Headlamps

Headlamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

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

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of left headlamp. Removing and installing the right headlamp is identical.

• Always adjust the headlamp after installing it.

Removing

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

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Disconnect the connector - arrow -.






- Remove the 2 bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the front bolt - arrow - from the headlamp.






- Remove the rear bolt - arrow - from the headlamp and pull the headlamp forward and out of the body.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the tightening specifications given in the overview. Refer to => [ 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 => [ Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position ] Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position.

- Check the headlamp functions.

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

- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust it if necessary.