Applying masking film — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F7

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• Stick area (2) on the lens of the headlight, ensure no creases are formed.
• Remove adhesive remnants .

📋 Procedure

1. Clean lens of headlight .
2. Remove film for respective side.
3. Remove backing film on back of application film (1).
4. Position start of application flim (arrow B) on start of reference line (arrow A).
5. Align upper edge of application film on reference line (arrows) and stick it onto lens ensuring there are creases.

6. Push down in area (1) on the lens of the headlight.
7. Remove the backing film on the back of the masking film (2).
8. Stick area (2) on the lens of the headlight, ensure no creases are formed.
9. Carefully pull adhesive film (1) off lens of headlight again.
10. The masking film (2) remains on the lens of the headlight.
11. Deactivate cornering light function in headlights fitted with this function . [Note: Remove adhesive remnants .]

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