Adjusting headlight installation position — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 5M1

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• Check and, if necessary, readjust headlight to ensure gaps are even all round.
• If a headlight with gas discharge bulbs is removed or realigned to the bodywork, the basic setting of the headlight must always be performed and the headlight settings checked when reinstalling 38.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Loosen securing bolts (arrows) (3.5 Nm) at top of headlight. — 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)
3. Remove radiator grille General body repairs, exterior66Mouldings and trim panels; Removing and installing radiator grille.
4. Loosen securing bolt (arrow) (3.5 Nm) at bottom right of headlight. — 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)
5. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing bumper cover; Removing.

6. Remove front left protective strip General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Front bumper with attachments.
7. Loosen securing bolt (arrow) (3.5 Nm) at bottom left of headlight. — 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)
8. Adjust flush fit with body by screwing in or screwing out adjustment bushing (arrow) at bottom left or bottom right of headlight.
9. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .
10. Check and, if necessary, readjust headlight to ensure gaps are even all round.
11. Remove bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper cover; Installing.
12. Install radiator grille General body repairs, exterior66Mouldings and trims; Removing and installing radiator grille.
13. Install front left protective strip General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Front bumper with attachments.
14. Check headlight functions.
15. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight as necessary 38. [Note: If a headlight with gas discharge bulbs is removed or realigned to the bodywork, the basic setting of the headlight must always be performed and the headlight settings checked when reinstalling 38.]

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