Adjusting headlight installation position, as of model year 2010 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.Remove ignition key. — Remove radiator grille General body repairs, exterior66Radiator grille; Assembly overview - radiator grille.
2. Undo bolt (2) at rear of headlight.
3. Undo screws (arrows).
4. Loosen screw (arrow) at bottom of headlight.
5. Adjust shut lines/flushness to body by pushing alignment bush (arrow) in or out.

6. Tighten screw connections to specified torques .
7. Check headlight position for uniform gaps and correct if necessary.
8. Install radiator grille General body repairs, exterior66.
9. Check functions of headlight.
10. Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary 20.1Descriptions of work.

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