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Renewing headlight bulbs > < Removing and installing headlights with halogen bulbs

Leon Mk2

Correct the headlamp installation position
Correct the headlamp installation position
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  Note
t  To adjust the installation position of the headlight, the front bumper does not have to be removed.
t  The illustration shows the headlamp on the right side.
If uneven gaps between body and headlight are encountered when checking the installation position of the headlight, the installation position must be corrected.
–  Disconnect ignition and all electrical loads, and remove ignition key.
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–  Release the radiator grille → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.66.
–  Fixing to the bodywork -A-, Adjustment support -1-.
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–  Counter clockwise -arrow- Lifts the adjustment support.
–  Loosen the fixing screw -C- on the rear and front sides of the headlamp (see figure).
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–  Loosen the screws -D- on the top side of the headlamp.
–  Adjust the gap to the bodywork by screwing the adjustment screw in or out -arrow- on the front side -B- or the rear side of the headlamp -A-.
–  Tighten all bolts to the correct tightening torques.
–  Check headlight installation position for evenness of gaps and adjust if necessary.
–  Check function 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.
–  Check the adjustment of the headlamp and adjust the headlamp when necessary „maintenance to be considered precisely“; → Booklet701.
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Renewing headlight bulbs > < Removing and installing headlights with halogen bulbs