Headlamps, Removing and Installing

Headlamps, Removing And Installing - From 11.04

CAUTION:
- HIGH VOLTAGE!
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE" warning symbols.

Removing
- Remove front bumper cover.
- Disconnect battery.







- Remove screw - 3 -.
- Loosen screws -1- and - 2- (do not remove).
- Remove headlamp from body towards front.
- Disconnect electrical connection.







Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Check adjusting nut -1- of adjuster for freedom of movement - arrows -.
- Screw adjusting nut as far as it will go, but do not tighten.







- Insert headlamp and screw in screws -1... 3- two complete turns.
- Install front bumper cover.
- Align headlamp with body contours and front bumper cover (note gap widths).
- Tighten screws in sequence - 2 -, -1- and - 3 -.

NOTE: When the screws are tightened the adjusting nut of the adjuster element automatically rotates against the mounting point of the headlamp housing and fixes it in place.

- Check gaps; if necessary, repeat procedure for installing headlamp.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps.
- Following installation, check and adjust headlamps if necessary.

Tightening torque

Component - fastener Nm
Headlamp to lock carrier - screw 6