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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Thanks man,
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Removing and installing headlights




WARNING[/align]


Always disconnect the battery earth strap before working on parts of the gas discharge headlights marked with yellow high-voltage warning symbols.









Removing



Headlight (left-side):



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With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery



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Detach cover (left-side) -1- in engine compartment.









Headlight (right-side):



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Detach cover (right-side) -1- in engine compartment.









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Unscrew bolts -arrows-.



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If fitted, detach activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 -N80--item1- at air duct.



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Remove air duct -2-.









Both sides (continued):



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Use adhesive tape to mask area beneath headlight to prevent damage to paintwork.



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Unscrew bolts -1- and -5-.



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Loosen bolts -2- and -4- a few turns but do NOT unscrew completely.



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If fitted, cut through cable tie.



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Unplug electrical connector -3-.



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Remove headlight from body towards front.









Installing



Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:



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Check whether vent element has been inserted on underside of headlight.



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Slide headlight horizontally onto lower headlight mounting as far as it will go.









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Position stop screw -1- so that it makes contact with lock carrier.



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Use stop screw to align headlight with body contours (gap widths).
Note[/align]


Pay attention to area around wing panel opening when aligning headlight.



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Tighten bolts -2...5-.



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Connect the battery. Additional steps required.



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Following installation, adjust headlights.



Tightening torque








Component
Nm

Headlight to lock carrier
6

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Awesome. Thank you guys!
 
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Techbod,

Great step by step. Kind of a daunting task when you don't know where to begin but a piece of cake when you learn that those head lamps are easily pulled out.

Thanks for the help.
 
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