Headlamps

Headlamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• It is not necessary to disconnect battery ground cable.

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of left headlamp.

• The procedure for removing and installing the right headlamp is the same.

• If a headlamp with HID lamps is removed, always perform the basic setting of the headlamp after installation.

• Observe usage and safety information for gas discharge lamps. Refer to=> [ HID Headlamps, Usage and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

Removal

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

• During removal and installation, leave the ignition key in the passenger compartment of the vehicle to prevent locking of the doors and automatic activation of the "Coming Home/Leaving Home" functions if applicable.

- Remove the radiator grille.

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Release and disconnect the harness connector - arrow - on the back of the headlamp.






- Unscrew the mounting bolt - arrow - in the headlamp at the top.






- Unscrew the three mounting bolts - arrows - in the headlamp at the bottom.






- Remove the headlamp - 1 - forward out of the body opening.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the mounting bolts to the specification shown in=> [ HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp Overview ] HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp Overview.

- Make sure the gap around the headlamp is even all the way around.

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

- After installation, check the headlamp functions.

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

- Check the headlamp adjustment and correct it if necessary.