Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Lights, lamps, switches outside | Headlights with gas discharge bulbs and cornering lights | Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right | Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right

Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right

Note

t	Before working on gas discharge headlights, always switch off the headlights and remove the ignition key.

t	The procedure for converting the headlights is the same for both sides and is described in the following for the right headlight.

–	Remove headlight → Chapter.

–	Remove cover cap -1-.

WARNING

t	Within the glass envelope of a gas discharge bulb, pressure can range from between 7 bar (cold) and 100 bar (hot). Temperatures can reach up to 700 degrees Celsius on the glass envelope. The reflector is equally as hot.

t	There is a risk of injury from burning.

t	Always allow the headlight to cool for a sufficient period of time.

–	Turn the regulator -2- in desired direction with an appropriate cross-head screwdriver.

Lever -1- moves then into position - A- or -B-.

Lever -1- up = driving on left -A-

Lever -1- down = driving on right -B-

Caution

When installing cover cap, ensure cap is seated correctly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

–	Lock headlight housing with cover cap again.

–	Install headlight → Chapter.

–	Deactivating cornering light → Chapter.

–	Check headlight functions.

–	Checking headlight settings and adjusting headlight if necessary: „Maintenance manual“ → Booklet

–	Convert second headlight in the same way.