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Adjusting headlight installation position
Adjusting headlight installation position
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  Note
t  If the shut lines/gaps around the headlight are uneven after installation, the installation position must be adjusted.
t  To adjust the installation position of the headlight, the front bumper does not have to be removed.
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
  W00-0427
–  Loosen rear bolt -arrow-.
  N94-12643
–  Loosen inner bolt and upper bolt -arrows-.
  N94-12644
–  Adjust shut lines/flushness to body by pushing in or pulling out alignment bush -arrow- on headlight.
–  Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview → Chapter.
–  Check headlight installation position to ensure gaps are even; correct if necessary.
–  Check functions of headlight.
  Note
If a headlight is removed or adjusted to fit more accurately to the vehicle body, it must be aligned following such measures.
–  Checking headlight settings and adjusting headlight if necessary „Maintenance manual“ → Booklet35.1
  N94-10005

Removing and installing front turn signal bulb > < Adjusting headlights