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67 16 011 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster




67 16 011 - Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster





Warning!
Xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect xenon headlights from the power supply.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wheel arch cover at front 51 71 038 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Wheel Arch Cover (Front Section)
- Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight





Specification with adaptive headlights:
Unlock plug connection (1) on sensor system (2) and disconnect.
This produces additional space for removing the headlight vertical aim adjuster.





Important!
Risk of damage!
Carry out following operation carefully.
Turn screws only until an increase in torque is detected.

Move adjusting screw for horizontal adjustment (1) to end position by turning clockwise.

Move adjusting screw for vertical adjustment (2) to end position by turning counterclockwise.





Turn headlight vertical aim adjuster (1) by turning counterclockwise (45°) out of carriage bayonet.
Turn adjusting screw for vertical adjustment (2) clockwise until an increase in torque is detected.





Disengage headlight vertical aim adjuster (1) with a swinging movement in direction of arrow from ball socket.
Feed out headlight vertical aim adjuster (1).
Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.





Installation Note:
Pull adjustment mechanism (1) forwards to enable headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) to be engaged in ball socket.
Make sure ball head on headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) is exactly seated in mounting.





After installation:
- Adjust 63 10 004 Adjusting Headlights headlight