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Main Headlights - Basic Adjustment In the Body



Main Headlights - Basic Adjustment In The Body

NOTE:
- The main headlights have been fitted into the body at the factory:
- A new adjustment may only be made in the case of accident repairs or replacement of the main headlights:

Adjustment instructions







NOTE: The headlight cover plate should lie approximately 2 mm below the body edge:


The transition from the headlight housing to the body is in the same plane (level).







Factory fitting of the adjusting component fastening nuts







Fitting of the fastening nuts in the case of accident repairs or replacement of the main headlights

Adjustment procedure
1. Adjust fastening nuts to the same height as the old version and tighten slightly by hand.







Mounting plate removed


2. Press headlight housing firmly into the body and lock.
3. After adjustment, tighten the fastening nuts.
Tightening torque: ±2 Nm ( 6 ± 1.5 ftlb.)