Installing and removing servomotor for headlight range adjustment V48 / V49, halogen headlight

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Lever - U 30800-

Note

• In the figures, the replacement of the left headlight range control motor - V48- of the left headlight is displayed. The renewal of the motor for the headlight range control - V49- of the right-hand headlight is carried out in the same way.
• The headlight does not have to be removed.

Removing

• Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Turn the swivel of the transfer system of the control to the end position.
• Remove the headlight cover -2- and -3-.

• Disconnect plug -1-.
• Turn the left headlight range control motor - V48- -2- to the right -arrow-.

• Remove the swivel -1- using the lever - U30800- in -the arrow direction- .
• To tighten the left headlight range control motor - V48- pivot the ball head -2- in the guide -3- and pull the ball head from the guide end -arrow-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Turn the ball head of the servomotor to the left for light range adjustment - V48- by hand until it has been completely removed -B-.
• Pull the optical unit by hand through the headlight cover, so that the dipped beam reflectors face up.
• Hold the dipped beam reflectors up and insert the ball head of the left servomotor for light range adjustment - V48- into the guide.

Note

It is absolutely essential to adjust the headlights after every removal of the left-side actuator motor for beam throw adjustment - V48- .

Installing and removing servomotor for headlight range adjustment V48 / V49, LED headlights

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Lever - U 30800-

Note

• In the figures, the replacement of the left headlight range control motor - V48- of the left headlight is displayed. The renewal of the motor for the headlight range control - V49- of the right-hand headlight is carried out in the same way.
• The headlight does not have to be removed.

Removing

• Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Remove the lock carrier strut .
• Remove the cover -1- by releasing the springs -arrows-.

• Turn the swivel of the transfer system of the control -2- into the end position.
• Unscrew the bolt -1-.
• Completely remove the transfer system of the control -2- .
• Remove the swivel -3- using the lever - U30800- .
• Disconnect the plug of the Servomotor on the left for light range adjustment - V48-.

• Release the left headlight range control motor - V48- -1- by turning in the -direction of the arrow-.

• Swivel the left servomotor for light range adjustment - V48- and remove the ball head -3- from the holder -2- from the side.
• If necessary, use a screwdriver as a lever and pry ball head out of guide.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Turn the ball head of the servomotor to the left for light range adjustment - V48- by hand until it has been completely removed -B-.
• Pull the optical unit by hand through the headlight cover, so that the dipped beam reflectors face up.
• Hold the dipped beam reflectors up and insert the ball head of the left servomotor for light range adjustment - V48- into the guide.

Note It is absolutely essential to adjust the headlights after every removal of the left-side actuator motor for beam throw adjustment - V48- .