Headlamps

Headlamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removal

• It is not necessary to disconnect the battery ground cable.

• Removing and installing the left headlamp is shown in the illustrations. Removing and installing the right headlamp is identical.

• Always adjust the headlamp after installing it.

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Remove the radiator grille.

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Disengage and disconnect the multi-pin connector - 1 -.






- Remove the screw - 2 - on the back of the headlamp.

- Remove three mounting bolts - arrows -.






- Pull the headlamp forward, straight out of the opening in the body.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Insert the three guides on the headlamp into the bottom - arrows - of the guide piece and slide it into the opening in the body.






- First install the three screws - arrows - at the top.






- Install the screw - 2 - on the back of the headlamp.






- Tighten the screws on the headlamp to the tightening specification given in the assembly overview. Refer to => [ HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp Overview ] HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp Overview.

- Check headlamp for function.

- 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.

• Always perform a basic setting on the headlamp, whenever an HID headlamp is removed or adapted to the body. Adjust the headlamp if necessary.

- Check the headlamp setting and adjust if necessary.