Headlamps

Headlamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Removing and installing the left headlamp is shown in the illustrations. Removing and installing the right headlamp is identical.

• Check headlamp adjustment and adjust the headlamps.

• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

Removing

• Tape off the edges on the headlamp and on the body when removing and installing headlamps.

- Remove the radiator grille.

- Disconnect the connector - arrow - from the headlamp.






- Remove the screws - 2 - and - 4 - from the top of the headlamp.






- Remove the screws on the front - 1 - and on the back - 3 - of the headlamp.

- Remove the headlamp forward from the opening in the body.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Make sure the tab fits into the opening in the headlamp - arrow -.






- Install the top bolts - 2 - and - 4 - first.






- Then install the screw - 1 - on the front of the headlamp.

- Then install the screw - 3 - on the bottom of the headlamp.

- Connect and lock the connector to the headlamp.

- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Halogen Headlamps Overview ] Halogen Headlamps Overview.

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

If the gap is uneven, then adjust the headlamp installed position. Refer to => [ Headlamps, Aiming ] Headlamps, Aiming.

- Check headlamp for functions.

- Check headlamp adjustment and adjust the headlamps.