Halogen Headlamps and Components

Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• It is not necessary to remove the front bumper to aim the headlamps.

• Illustrations depict right headlamp.

When checking the installation position of the headlamp, if the gaps between the headlamp and body are uneven, the headlamp position must be corrected.

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

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Loosen the 2 bolts - arrows -.






- Loosen the front bolt - arrow - on the headlamp.






- Loosen the rear bolt - arrow - on the headlamp.






- Loosen or tighten the adjustment bushings - arrow - on the front and back of the headlamp until the lamp is flush with the body.






- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specifications given in the overview. Refer to => [ Halogen Headlamps Overview ] Halogen Headlamps Overview.

- Make sure the headlamp gap dimensions are even and adjust if necessary.

- Check the headlamp functions.

• If a headlamp is removed or adapted to the body, it must always be adjusted after installation or adaptation.

- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust it if necessary.