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Adjusting headlight installation position
Adjusting headlight installation position
  Note
t  To adjust the installation position of the headlight, the front bumper does not have to be removed.
t  The illustrations show the left headlight.
If it transpires during checking of the installation position that the shut lines/gaps between headlight and body are uneven, the installation position must be adjusted.
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
–  Remove radiator grille → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
   
–  Loosen securing screw -arrow- at top of headlight.
  N94-10171
–  Loosen securing bolt -arrow- at bottom left of headlight.
  N94-10172
–  Loosen securing bolt -arrow- at bottom right of headlight.
  N94-10173
–  Adjust flush fit with body by screwing in or screwing out adjustment bushing -arrow- at bottom left or bottom right of headlight.
–  Tighten threaded connections to specified torques → Chapter.
–  Check and, if necessary, readjust headlight to ensure gaps are even all round.
–  Install radiator grille → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
–  Check headlight functions.
  Note
If a headlight is removed or adjusted to fit more accurately to the vehicle body, it must be aligned following such measures.
–  Check headlight setting and adjust headlight as necessary → Booklet38.
  N94-10005

Renewing headlight bulbs > < Installing headlight