Headlight Leveling Actuator Removal Note

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Headlight Leveling Actuator Removal Note
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  1. Loosen the adjusting bolt until the headlight leveling actuator can be rotated.
  2. Rotate the headlight leveling actuator to the position shown in the figure.
  3. Loosen the adjusting bolt further and remove the headlight leveling actuator.
    Fig 1: Removing Headlight Leveling Actuator
    G01344620Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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