Halogen Headlamps

Halogen Headlamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)






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

• Do not remove the bumper to remove the headlamps.

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of right headlamp.

• Always adjust the headlamp after installing it. Refer to Headlamps, Checking and Adjusting.

Removing

- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

- Remove radiator grille.

- Disengage and disconnect harness connector - arrow -.






- Remove the four screws - arrows A - and - arrows B - and remove the carrier - 1 -.






- Remove the front upper and lower screws - arrows - on the headlamp.






- Remove the rear mounting screw - arrow - on the headlamp and remove the headlamp upward out of the cutout in the body.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- When installing the support - 1 - be sure to follow the tightening sequence for the mounting screws:






- First tighten the mounting screws - arrows A - and the other mounting screws - arrows B - to the tightening specification shown in => [ Halogen Headlamps Overview ] Halogen Headlamps Overview.

- 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.

- Check headlamp for function.

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

- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust it if necessary. Refer to Headlamps, Checking and Adjusting.