SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Headlamps: removing Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-   Note t  Do not disconnect the mass tape from the terminal. t  The figures show the removal and assembly of the left headlight. t  The removal and installation of the right headlight is done the same way. t  Check the adjustment of the headlamp and adjust when necessary „maintenance to be considered precisely“; → Booklet.   Caution t  If the headlamps are not removed in a correct way, there is a risk that the headlamp or the guard element of the front bumper may be damaged. t  The paint on the guard element of the front bumper may get scratched. t  When removing the headlamp, proceed carefully and without applying force in the sequence described. t  Cover the guard element of the front bumper to protect the paintwork. t  To protect the headlamp, cover the inside of the wing at the tip. –  Disconnect ignition and all electrical loads, and remove ignition key.   Note Information on the use and the safety of the gas discharge lamps must be observed –  Unlock the multiple connector and separate.

–  Unscrew the three fixing screws -1- of the radiator grille → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.66. –  Unlock and remove the electric connector of the headlamp.

–  Press the upper side of the radiator grille -2- outwards -arrows- until it releases from its attachments. For better understanding: View of the drawing without radiator grille. –  Unscrew the four fixing screws -arrows A- and -arrows B- from the strut.

–  Unscrew both screws -1- hidden by the grille using an angled spanner throught the flapü in the grille. –  To unscrew the second screw -2-, apply pressure to the wing until you can access the screw.

–  Unscrew both adaption and adjustment screws of the headlamp -2- using the sleeve. When removing the left headlamp, separate the cable for opening the bonnet and remove the bracket -1-. For better understanding: View of the drawing without radiator grille.

–  Unscrew the fixing screw -arrow- using an extension and with a Torx Bit T-30H on the front side of the headlamp. –  Unscrew the fixing screw -arrow- on the rear side of the headlamp and remove the headlamp by turning 90° in its axis and taking it out upwards from the bodywork frame. Installation: Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following: –  Cover metal parts of the bodywork in order not to scratch the headlamp.

–  When installing the braket -1-, observe the tightening sequence for the fixing screws: –  First tighten the fixing screws -arrows A- and then tighten the fixing screws -arrows B- to the specified tightening torque → Chapter. –  Control the headlight position. The clearance with respect to the bodywork should be even. If the headlight shows irregular gaps with respect to the bodywork, correct the instalölation position → Chapter. –  After setting the gap, tighten the screws using the adjustment socket -2-. → Chapter –  Check headlight functions.   Note If a headlamp is removed, it must always be adjusted after installing. –  Check the adjustment of the headlamp and adjust the headlamp when necessary „maintenance to be considered precisely“; → Booklet.