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Headlamps, Removing and Installing - From 11.04



Headlamps, Removing And Installing - From 11.04

Removing
- Turn light switch to position "O".

CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

- Remove front bumper cover.







- Remove screw - 3 -.
- Loosen screws -1 - and - 2 - (do not remove).
- Remove headlamp from body towards front.
- Disconnect electrical connection.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:







- Check adjusting nut -1 - of adjuster for freedom of movement - arrows-.
- Screw in adjusting nut as far as it will go, but do not tighten.







- Insert headlamp and tighten screws -1... 3- two complete turns.
- Install front bumper cover.
- Align headlamp with body contours and front bumper cover (note gap widths).
- Tighten screws in sequence - 2 -, -1 - and - 3 -.

NOTE: When screws are tightened the adjusting nut of the adjuster element automatically rotates against the mounting point of the headlamp housing and fixes it in place.

- Check gaps; if necessary, repeat procedure for installing headlamp.
- Following installation, check and adjust headlamps if necessary.

Tightening torque

Component Nm
Headlamp to lock carrier 6