Headlamps

Headlamps

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

• Headlamps must be adjusted after performing measures that could influence headlamp adjustment. Refer to => [ Headlamps Checking and Adjusting Conditions ] Headlamps Checking and Adjusting Conditions.

Removing






- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Turn light switch into "0" position.

- Remove the upper cover from the bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation.

- Remove bolt - 2 -.

- Guide a long wrench - 3 - through opening and loosen lower retaining bolt on headlamp housing several turns.

- Loosen lower retaining bolt - 1 - on headlamp housing several turns.

- Remove headlamp - 4 - toward front from body.

- Disconnect the connector.

Installing






• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Halogen Headlamps Overview ] Halogen Headlamps Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Check adjustment nut - 1 - of adjusting element for smooth running - arrows -.

- Turn adjustment nut completely downward, but do not tighten.

- Install the headlamp; when doing this, make sure the vent connection on the headlamp housing is pushed into the vent grommet - arrow - above the impact member.






- Align headlamp to contours of body (gap widths).






• To align headlamps, bolts - arrows - can be loosened and height of brackets - 2 and 3 - can be changed.

- Tighten bolts - 1 and 3 -.






• When tightening the bolts, the adjusting nuts on the adjusters rotate toward headlamp housing mounting point - 4 - and secure it.

- Tighten screws - 2 -.

- Install the upper cover on the bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation.

- Adjust headlamps. Refer to => [ Headlamps Checking and Adjusting Conditions ] Headlamps Checking and Adjusting Conditions.