Headlamp: Adjustments

WM 941515 Adjusting main headlights

Technical values





Adjusting main headlights

Information

The following basic conditions must be ensured when adjusting the main headlight:
- Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be standing on a level surface.
- The vehicle must not be loaded and the tyre pressure must comply with the specified values.
- Do not turn the steering.
- The headlights are adjusted with the ignition on.

Adjusting main headlights

1. Place headlight adjustment unit -1- in position and align with the centre axis -2- of the dipped beam.=> Adjustment value: 775 mm





Positioning adjustment unit

2. Switch on ignition.
3. Adjust headlights.
3.1. Lateral adjustment: adjust salient point of the light/dark border to centre HV using adjusting screw -1-.
3.2. Height adjustment: adjust light/dark border of vehicle using adjusting screw -2-. => Adjustment value: -1 %





Adjusting screws





Adjusting headlights

4. In the case of Xenon headlights, the ignition must be switched off and on again after the adjustment has been made with the lights switched on.
5. Then check the adjustment again.