Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing headlight range control unit -J431- Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal wedge -VAS 3409-   Note When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim and so on), mask off areas in which tools (removal wedge -VAS 3409-, screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available tape. Removing: –  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

–  Remove side cover -1- of dash panel by inserting removal wedge -VAS 3409- or a suitable screwdriver in recess -2- and levering off side cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.

–  Release retaining clip -1- in direction -arrow- and pull connector -2- off control unit for headlight range control -J431-.

–  Unscrew securing bolt -arrow- and take control unit for headlight range control -J431--1- off bracket -2-. Installing: Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:

–  Place control unit for headlight range control -J431--3- with locking lug -2- in bracket -1-.

–  Secure connector -1- by pressing retaining clip -2- in direction of -arrow-.   Note After installing a new headlight range control control unit -J431-, the control unit must be coded → Chapter.