5 Series E39 525tds (M51) TOUR
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Test requirements for headlight vertical aim
adjustment
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Car parked on level ground.
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Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
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Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary.
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Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx.
75 kg).
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Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in
luggage compartment.
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Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine hood
(gap dimensions).
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Manual headlight vertical aim control: Turn
handwheel to 0 position.
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Automatic headlight vertical aim control: Wait
approx. 30 seconds after switching on lights.
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Version with xenon headlights: Wait 80 seconds after
switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle
and avoid vibrations.
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Align headlight aimer with vehicle longitudinal axis and
parallel to parking surface. Set marking line (M) on aimer to
distance (e). Scale graduations on aimer are equal to a
gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.
Light/dark limit of headlights in headlight aimer
RA Test requirements for headlight vertical aim adjustment
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 13:31
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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