Replacing the headlight corrector (VAZ-2115)

To change the angle of the headlight beam depending on the load on the vehicle axles, the headlight unit design includes a hydraulic corrector, which consists of a master cylinder installed in the instrument panel, working cylinders installed on the headlight housings, and connecting tubes. The connecting tubes, working and master cylinders of the headlight hydraulic corrector are filled with a special liquid that has a low freezing point.

You will need: pliers, screwdriver.

1. Press the lock, turn the headlight range control working cylinder counterclockwise and remove it from the left headlight housing.

2. Similarly, disconnect the hydraulic corrector working cylinder from the right headlight.

3. Remove the headlight range control master cylinder handle by pulling it towards you…

4. …and the control knob for dimmer control of the instrument cluster lighting.

5. Unscrew the screw securing it to the instrument panel and remove the light guide of the headlight range control handle.

6. Unscrew the nut securing the headlight hydraulic corrector master cylinder to the instrument panel…

7. …and remove the master cylinder from under the instrument panel.

8. Remove the rubber seal of the hydraulic corrector tubes from the hole in the front shield…

9. … remove the clamps securing the hydraulic corrector connecting pipes and bring the connecting pipes and working cylinders into the vehicle interior.