Install right headlight

NOTE: Only perform the operation on the right side.

Install headlight

Replace the adjusting elements (2).
Parts: Adjusting elements

The adjusting elements (2) must not be reused.
Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws

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Position the headlamp (1).
Only press the screws (2) into the adjusting element until you feel a stop.
Screws (2) must not be screwed in.

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Tighten screw (2) on headlamp (3) hand-tight.
Press the screw (1) into the adjusting element only until it reaches a stop noticeably.
The screw (1) must not be screwed in.

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Release detents (1) and (2).
Remove seal (3) from headlamp.

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Release detents (1) and remove chrome ring from hood.

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Insert the special tool 2 361 198 into the hood from the outside.
Guide lugs (1) are affixed for correct installation.
Secure special tool 2 361 198 using special tool 2 361 199 .

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Make sure that the hood only lies flat.
The hood must not be closed.
Position the special tool 2 361 198 (C) on headlight (1).

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Make sure that the hood only lies flat.
The hood must not be closed.
Insert the special tool 2 361 198 into the hood from the outside.
Secure special tool 2 361 198 using special tool 2 361 199 .

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Close the engine compartment lid.
The hood must be closed correctly on both sides.
Lift, align and hold the headlight (1) using special tool 2 361 198 (C).

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If the headlamps cannot be aligned:
Raise hood.

Slacken nuts (1) and screw (2).

Slide headlamp slightly backwards.

Tighten nuts (1) and screw (2) hand-tight.

Close the engine compartment lid.

Lift, align and hold the headlight (1) using special tool 2 361 198 (C).

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Keep the aligned headlights (1) in position with the special tool 2 361 198 .
Tighten the screws through the openings of the special tool 2 361 198 .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Headlight to body
screw Replace screws and adjusting elements	Tightening torque	6 Nm

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Check the alignment of the headlamp.
Remove the special tool 2 361 198 (C).
Raise hood.
Remove the special tool 2 361 198 .

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Install the seal (3) on the headlight.
The locks (1) and (2) must snap-in correctly.

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Tighten screw (2) on headlamp (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Headlight to side panel
screw	Tightening torque	6 Nm

Connect the connector (arrow).
Clip in cable clip.

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Position the chrome ring in the hood.
The clamps (1) must snap-in noticeably.

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