62 30 ... Adjusting head-up display (display adjustment)

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NOTE: Display adjustment (correction of lopsided display) is possible from 12/2003. The following text only describes display adjustment. How to adjust the height of the head-up display is described separately, refer to 62 30 517 ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT) .

NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens. These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at bottom right below the seal (1). Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windscreen is fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check that windscreen bears the "HUD" label
Remove on-board monitor, refer to 65 82 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ONBOARD MONITOR .
If necessary, cover windscreen (to darken the adjustment image)
Switch on head-up display.
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Unclip flexible shaft (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

IMPORTANT: Turn flexible shaft (1) in clockwise direction only, otherwise risk of breakage!

Fig 2: Unclipping Flexible Shaft From Holder

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Turn flexible shaft (1) by hand for display adjustment.