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Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right (halogen headlight) > < Renewing front turn signal bulb

Polo Mk5

Removing and installing headlight range control motor
Removing and installing headlight range control motor
  Note
If control motors are removed and installed or renewed, always perform the headlight basic setting with a beam setting appliance. Angle of inclination is embossed on headlight housing.
Removing:
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
–  Remove headlight → Chapter.
   
–  Remove cover cap -2-.
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–  To release, turn control motor -1- in direction of -arrow-.
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–  When removing control motor, pull ball head of positioning pin out of catch on reflector.
–  Disconnect connector -2- of headlight range control motor.
Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal. When doing so, make sure that ball head of control motor is engaged into ball head receptacle of reflector base plate.
–  Pull out reflector backwards and hold it securely.
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–  Carefully insert ball head of control motor -2- into ball head mounting -1- in direction of -arrow- and lock control motor in direction of -arrow-.
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–  Reinstall cover cap -2-.
  Caution
When installing cover cap, ensure cap is seated correctly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.
–  Check functions of control motor.
–  Checking headlight settings and adjusting if necessary: „Maintenance manual“ → Booklet
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Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right (halogen headlight) > < Renewing front turn signal bulb