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Headlamp Range Control Module



Headlamp Range Control Module

For the Touareg, the control of the automatic or dynamic vertical headlamp aim control system occurs via two control modules.

Control of left Headlamp is performed by Left Headlamp Range Control Module J567. Left Headlamp Range Control Module J567 is located directly beneath left Headlamp.

Control of right Headlamp is performed by Right Headlamp Range Control Module J568 Right Headlamp Range Control Module J568 is located directly beneath right Headlamp.

Removing and installing Headlamp Range Control Module

NOTE:
- Illustrations depict replacement of Headlamp range control module at left Headlamp.
- Replacement of Left Headlamp Range Control Module J567 and of Right Headlamp Range Control Module J568 is performed analogously.

Removing:
- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical components and remove ignition key.
- Remove headlamp.







- Remove mounting bolts - arrows - of adjusting shaft for lateral adjustment.
- Remove adjusting shaft for lateral adjustment.







- Remove mounting bolts - arrows - of headlamp range control module -1
- Remove headlamp range control module -1 - out of housing cut-out.







- Unclip connector retaining bracket for gas-discharge lamp -1 - in - direction of arrow and disconnect connector.
- Press catch of connector for headlamp range control module - 2 - in - direction of arrow - and disconnect connector.

Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:
- Make sure seal has proper seating when installing headlamp range control module. Water intrusion will damage headlamp.
- After installing a new control module, it must be coded:
Coding Left Headlamp Range Control Module J567.
Coding Right Headlamp Range Control Module J568.
- Check headlamp for function.
- Check and adjust headlamp aim if necessary.

Left Headlamp Range Control Module J567 , coding

- Connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A.
- In Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A, select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".
- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence:
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems
- Automatic vertical headlamp aim control
- Automatic headlamp range control functions
- Coding Control Module for Left Light Control

NOTE: If Left Headlamp Range Control Module J567 is coded, basic setting of Headlamps must be performed after coding.

Right Headlamp Range Control Module J568, coding

- Connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A.
- In Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A, select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".
- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence:
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems
- Automatic vertical headlamp aim control
- Automatic headlamp range control functions
- Coding Control Module for Right Light Control

NOTE: If Right Headlamp Range Control Module J568 is coded, basic setting of Headlamps must be performed after coding.