Procedures

AH82.10-N-0001-01A Adjusting Headlamps When Driving Abroad

- with bi-xenon headlamps,
- code LG0 or with xenon headlamps,
- code LG1

The headlamp adjustment is mechanical. Pressing a lever changes the position of a movable covering. The movable covering then covers up the part of the light beam which - through corresponding projection - is responsible for illuminating the edge of the roadway.

The lever for this purpose is located next to the bulb and can be accessed after removing the corresponding cover on the headlamp housing.

The lever's location, version and actuation are dependent on the manufacturer of the headlamp and the model.

Observe the safety regulations pertaining to handling high-voltage parts on xenon and bi-xenon headlamps.

The setting must be checked after any adjustment using a headlamp aimer.

Change of light beam after adjustment of movable covering (2) (view from rear through lamp opening).
The overview shows the status for right-hand traffic.







1 Low beam covering
2 Movable covering
3 Lamp opening
4 Light-dark boundary
5 Diverted light beam
6 Reflector (outside)







Shown on model 164 with xenon headlamps
7 Lever
E1 Left front lamp unit
E2 Right front lamp unit