Front headlight removal installation

1. Headlamp ballast (Xenon)
Headlight/bulb, replacing
Motor height control headlamp, replacing
Headlamp Control Module (HCM)
Headlight/bulb, replacing
Removal
Note!
As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may
occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Bulbs removing / installing
Preparatory work
Ignition off.
Switch off the lighting switch.
Caution!
The plastic lens on the headlight scratches easily. Do not place the headlight on a hard surface with the lens down-
wards.
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Low beam
High beam
Parking lights
Direction indicators.
Side marker lights.
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2. Installation
Removing headlight
Caution!
For vehicles with Bi-Xenon lamps, see .Headlight bulb (Xenon),
Pull the locking plate straight up.
Disconnect the connector.
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3. Removing bulbs high/low beam
Remove the cover.
Release the spring catch.
Remove the bulb.
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4. Installing bulbs high/low beam
Align the brake light.
Lock using the spring.
Install the cover.
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5. Removing the bulb for parking lights / side marker lights / direction indicators
Remove the bulb holder by pressing and twisting it.
Remove the bulb.
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6. Installing the bulb for parking lights / side marker lights / direction indicators
Install the bulb.
Install the bulb holder by pressing and twisting it.
Installing the headlight
Connect the connector.
Align the headlight.
Install the locking plate.
Finishing work
Test the function.
When replacing headlights or carrying out work which may have affected the headlight alignment, check and align the beam.
See .Headlamps, aligning,

7. Operation number: 35162-2
Operation number: 35163-2
Headlight bulb (Xenon)
Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Removal
Installation
Warning!
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
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5.
Bi-Xenon lamp
High beam, halogen
Parking lights
Direction indicators
Side marker lights
Remove the headlight. Refer to: .Headlight/bulb, replacing,
To install, reverse the removal procedure

9. Headlamps, aligning
Note!
As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may
occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Caution!
Cars equipped with Bi-Xenon lamps or halogen lamps are adjusted in the same way. To ensure that the position sensor
for the Bi-Xenon lamps is correctly calibrated calibrate as follows.
To calibrate the position sensor for the Bi-Xenon lamps see, VIDA, vehicle communication, function group 3, rear
electronic module (REM), Calibrating the Bi-Xenon lamp position sensor.
Preparatory work
Caution!
Always adjust the headlamp beam according to the legal requirements of the market.
Ensure that there is sufficient battery voltage
Check the button that controls the lighting level. Set the button to the 0 position
Ignition and low beam on.
Note!
Always adjust the beam with low beam switched on.
Headlamp alignment
Adjust the beam vertically (Y) by turning the Allen screw. See the illustration
Adjust the beam horizontally (X) by turning the Allen screw. See the illustration.
Hint:

10. Use a Ø 6 mm Allen screw.
Note!
Adjust according to the illustration for the applicable market.
1. All markets except USA, United Kingdom and Japan.

11. 2. USA.
3. Great Britain.

12. 4. Japan.
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