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Contents: Headlight ↓ Front direction indicator ↓ Rear light ↓

Headlight Perimeter Clearance Adjustment Unit



Headlight Perimeter Clearance Adjustment Unit

  • 1 - plug,
  • 2 - headlight mounting screw,
  • 3 - adjusting threaded sleeve,
  • 4 - with basic adjustment the size is 3.5±2.5 mm

Headlight



1. The headlight housing is not disassemblable and if there are any defects, the headlight housing must be replaced as a whole.

2. Remove the front turn signal.

2. Remove the front turn signal.


3. To avoid damaging the paintwork when removing the headlight, tape the parts under the headlight (B) and on the side of the radiator grille (A).

4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlight.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight range control motor.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight range control motor.


6. Using a screwdriver blade, remove the caps covering the upper headlight mounting bolts.



6. Using a screwdriver blade, remove the caps covering the upper headlight mounting bolts.


7. Unscrew the three headlight mounting bolts.

7. Unscrew the three headlight mounting bolts.


8. Move the headlight to the outside of the car.

9. Pull the headlight forward and remove it from the vehicle. If necessary, press the headlight retainer away from the grille.

10. Carefully install the headlight into the socket in the front of the body. If necessary, press the headlight retainer away from the radiator grille.

10. Carefully install the headlight into the socket in the front of the body. If necessary, press…


11. Move the headlight towards the center of the car.


12. Screw in and slightly tighten the headlight mounting screws to a torque of 3.5 Nm.

13. Check the uniformity of the gaps around the perimeter of the headlight and, if necessary, adjust the position of the headlight.

14. To adjust the position of the headlight, loosen the three headlight mounting bolts just enough to allow the headlight to move.

15. Adjust the gaps by screwing in or out the adjusting sleeve (3) with a 17 mm wrench, see Fig. Gap adjustment unit around the perimeter of the headlight.

16. Tighten the headlight mounting screws to 3.5 Nm and check the gaps around the perimeter of the headlight.

17. Cover the upper headlight mounting screws with caps.

18. Connect the electrical connectors to the headlight.

19. Reinstall the front turn signal.

20. Check and, if necessary, adjust the headlights.

Front direction indicator



Location of guides (arrows) on the headlight for installing the front turn signal retaining tabs



Location of guides (arrows) on the headlight for installing the front turn signal retaining tabs

  • 1 - Front direction indicator electrical connector

Front direction indicator mounting location with spring-loaded loop



Front direction indicator mounting location with spring-loaded loop


Caution: Before removing the right front turn signal lamp, remove the air intake duct.


1. Pull back the spring-loaded loop attached to the turn signal housing until it comes loose, see Fig. Front turn signal attachment point with spring-loaded loop.

1. Pull back the spring-loaded loop attached to the turn signal housing until it comes loose, see…


2. Pull forward to remove the front turn signal from the vehicle.

3. Disconnect the front turn signal electrical connector.

4. Replace the front turn signal bulb if necessary.

5. Connect the front turn signal electrical connector, see Fig. Location of guides (arrows) on the headlight for installing the front turn signal locking tabs.

6. Insert the front turn signal into place and move it back until it stops. Make sure that the locking tabs, which are fixed to the housing, enter the headlight guides and the wing, see Fig. Location of the guides (arrows) on the headlight for installing the locking tabs of the front turn signal.

7. Pull back the spring loaded loop and secure it in the middle of the holder groove.

Rear light



1. Remove the tail light bulb holder.

1. Remove the tail light bulb holder.


2. Unscrew the three nuts securing the rear light and, moving it backwards, remove it from the car.

3. Check the condition of the rear light seal and replace it if damaged.

4. Insert the rear light into place and secure it with the nuts, tightening them to a torque of 3 Nm.

5. Install the tail light bulb holder.

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