Headlamps

Headlamps

Headlamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• It is not necessary to disconnect battery.

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of left headlamp.

• Replacement of left headlamp and right headlamp is performed analogously.

• If one headlamp is removed, it must always be adjusted after installation.

• Should an HID headlamp be removed, perform basic setting after installation.

Removing

- Switch ignition and all electrical consumers off and disengage the key or ignition switch in position 0 (ignition off).

• During removal and installation, leave ignition key with remote control inside the vehicle to prevent the doors from locking and possibly activating the Coming Home / Leaving Home functions on its own.

- Release and disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.





- Remove radiator grille.

- Remove front bumper cover.

- Remove mounting bolts - arrows - and remove guide profile - 1 -.





- Remove the mounting bolts - arrows - at top of headlamp.





- Remove the mounting bolts - arrows - at bottom of headlamp.





- Remove headlamp from body cutout.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all screws to their tightening specification. Refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications, Headlamps ] [1][2]Headlamp.

- Check installation position of headlamp for uniform gap dimensions.

If headlamp has an uneven gap dimension to the body, installation position must be corrected, refer to => [ Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position ] Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position.

- Check headlamp for function.

• If one headlamp is removed, it must always be adjusted after installation.

- Check headlamp adjustment and adjust headlamp if necessary.