Headlight Housing, Removing and Installing

Headlight Housing, Removing And Installing

Note: Removal and installation procedure is identical for headlight housings with normal (halogen) and High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) lamps.

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Owner's Manual.

WARNING:
- HIGH VOLTAGE!
- Always disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE!"symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.

Removing:
- Remove front bumper
- Remove engine compartment trim,right/left.
- Remove cover for headlight, left or right (press locking pin at the relevant spring clip, but not all the way through, and remove spring clip upward).







- Unscrew 3 combi bolts -1- (tightening torque: 6 Nm).
- The headlight is just a press fit in retainer -3-. Retainer -3- is secured with combi bolt -2- (tightening torque: 6 Nm).
- Pivot headlight outward and pull out from retainer -3-.
- Disconnect electrical connectors on headlight and remove headlight housing from opening.

Installing







Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- After installation, the headlight must be aligned flush with the contours of the bumper and body.
- The adjuster screw provided for this purpose (dotted circle) is accessible from the front through the radiator grille.
- Using a suitable tool -5-, loosen securing bolt -4-
- Using a Phillips-head screwdriver -6-, turn adjuster screw -3- so that headlight lens -1- is flush with bumper -2-.
- Tighten securing bolt -4- again.
- Check/adjust headlights after installing.