TECHNICAL NOTE

Edition Anglaise
77 11 193 222
MARCH 1997 437A
Service 0422
Type S/Section

Mégane XA0 X 56

56 MODIFICATION IN THE METHOD FOR REMOVING THE HEADLAMP UNITS

• Engine : XXX
• Gearbox : XXX Basic manual : M.R. 312

To avoid having to remove the bumper when replacing a headlamp unit, a modification has been made to
the fitting brackets.

Two cut-out sections have been made in each of the metal brackets (two brackets per headlamp unit). This
will enable the headlamp units to be removed without having to remove the fitting brackets which will re-
main attached to the cross member.

The method for removing the headlamp units described in Workshop Repair Manual M.R. 312, has now been
modified from the section entitled "removing the radiator grille half-grille sections" onwards.

The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes by the manufacturer in the
production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles
are constructed".
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Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
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Headlamp units 56
REMOVAL - REFITTING NOTE : If the vehicle is equipped with remote
headlamp adjustment, remove the receiver follo-
Disconnect : wing the method described in the section on "re-
- the battery, mote headlamp adjustment".
- the connectors for the bulbs at the back of the
headlamp unit, after removing the protective Remove :
cover. - the direction indicator light (see paragraph
concerned),
- the "bonnet closed" switch fitted on the righ-
thand section of the radiator grille, if necessa-
ry.
To do this :
• disconnect the switch connector,
• release the 3 metal clips (J) and remove
the switch.

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99188R

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Headlamp units 56
Remove : • unclip the side section by lifting tab (H),
- the radiator half-grille. • remove the half-grille with care.
To do this :
- unscrew the central mounting (E) for the 2
half-grilles and the 2 mountings (D) for
the half-grille in question, Take car to retain the metal clips on the lens unit.

Remove the 2 headlamp mounting bolts (K) on

the fitting brackets.

98836R

• unclip the half-grille at the centre section 99518R

(F) then the lower section (G) by sliding a
screwdriver into the lugs in the radiator
grille, Remove the top headlamp mounting bolt (L).

Release the headlamp unit from the vehicle by lif-

ting it so that the bottom support lugs are in line
with the cut-out sections which have been made
in the metal fitting brackets.

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Headlamp units 56
SPECIAL POINTS FOR REFITTING

To ensure that the headlamp unit is correctly fit-

ted and to make it easier to align the hea-
dlamp/direction indicator assembly with the front
wing of the vehicle, carry out the following opera-
tions in order :

- refit the headlamp unit,

- refit the plastic upper mounting (L),

- refit the 2 lower mounting bolts (K) without

tightening them,

- refit the direction indicator light and secure it

in place,

- tighten bolt (L), then the 2 bolts (K).

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Check the alignment.

Following removal of the headlamp unit, it is ne- REMINDER : The "dual headlamp" fuse must not
cessary to adjust it. be fitted if the vehicle is equipped with single lens
headlamps (as this will result in destruction of the
Adjusting : .lens).
make sure that the vehicle is unladen.

NOTE : If the vehicle is equipped with "remote

adjustable headlamps" place the control on "0".

Adjust the headlamp beam height using screw (R)

and adjust the headlamp direction using screw (T).

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