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Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right
Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right
The gas discharge lamp headlights have a setting mechanism which prevents dazzling of oncoming traffic in countries who drive on the left.
  Note!
Depending on manufacturer, either a lever must be repositioned or using an Allen key a sleeve turned.
Converting:
  Caution
Avoid looking directly into the collimated beam as the UV rays from the gas discharge bulb are about 2.5 times greater than that of conventional halogen bulbs.
  Warning
If a headlight with automatic range control is removed, the basic setting of the headlight must always be performed when reinstalling → Chapter.
–  Remove headlight → Chapter.
   
–  Remove bolt -arrow- and remove sealing cover.
  Note!
The sealing cover is secured with one or two screws, depending on the manufacturer of the headlight.
Vehicles with a lever:
  N94-0504
–  Move lever -arrow- to respective position.
Lever down - driving on right.
Lever up - driving on left.
Vehicles with a hexagon socket sleeve:
  N94-0506
–  Carefully turn hexagon socket -arrow- to respective position.
Turn hexagon socket anti-clockwise for driving on the right.
Turn hexagon socket clockwise for driving on the left.
–  Adjust headlight → Chapter.
  N94-10356

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