Replacing Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster (Xenon Headlight)

Removing And Installing/Replacing Left or Right Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster (Xenon Headlight)


WARNING:
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).


CAUTION: Do not touch headlight reflectors with your bare hands.


Remove left headlight (xenon headlight).
Remove lens/reflector for left headlight.
Remove lamp for xenon light.
Remove halogen bulb for high-beam headlight.







Remove cover frame (1) in direction of arrow from headlight housing (2).







Turn sidelamp bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow and remove.
Remove high beam cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation Note: Make sure high beam cover is correctly seated.

All models except M3:
To install cover for high beam, if necessary release control unit holder for xenon headlight.







Saloon/sedan, touring from 09/2001 only:
Disconnect plug connection (1).

All:







Press headlight insert (1) at an angle towards front/bottom until inner headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) snaps audibly out of its guide (3).







Turn thumbwheel (1) clockwise until headlight insert (2) is free.
Tilt out headlight insert (2) in direction of arrow and feed out of guide (3).
Remove headlight insert (2).

Installation Note: Make sure headlight insert is correctly seated in guide (3).

Turn thumbwheel (1) approx. 10 turns counterclockwise.
Then clip headlight insert (2) onto ball socket of inner headlight vertical aim adjuster.







Installation:
Insert guide (1) on headlight insert into rail (2) of headlight housing.
If necessary, make sure pin (3) of adjusting lever for right/left hand traffic is correctly seated in bore (4).







Disconnect plug.
Release screws and remove headlight vertical aim adjuster.

Installation Note: Adjust headlights.