Headlight Removal Write Up?
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).
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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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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.
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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