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63 11... Installing headlight repair kit

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Necessary preliminary work: Remove headlight .

Damaged holders can be replaced with repair kit (1, 2, 3, 4). Replacement of headlight is not required!

Fig 1: Identifying Damaged Holders

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Retaining tab 1 of first image: Remove damaged holder (1) up to the line marked with arrows. Mount holder from repair kit (3) as shown at position (2) and swing upward. Tighten screws (5). Slide on clamp (4) onto retaining tab (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Tab 1

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Retaining tab 2 of first image: A: Remove damaged holder as shown. B: Mount the holder from repair kit (1) as shown. Tighten the screws (see arrows). C. Mount holder (2) on holder (1) as shown. D: Screw holder (2) onto holder (1) using screw (3) and nut (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Tab 2

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Retaining tab 3 of first image: A: Remove the damaged holder (1) as shown in the figure. B: Slide in holder from repair kit (2) on the side. Tighten screws (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tab 3

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Retaining tab 4 from first image: A: Remove the damaged holder (1) as shown in the figure. B: Mount the holder from repair kit (3) as shown. Tighten screws (2). C: Mount metal bracket (4). Tighten screw (5).

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Tab 4

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After installation: Adjust headlights