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

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 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=> [ Halogen Headlamps Overview ] Halogen Headlamps 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=> [ Halogen Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position ] Halogen 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.