Removing and installing bulb for static cornering light M51/M52, headlights with gas discharge lamps and cornering lights — VW

Removing and installing bulb for static cornering light
M51/M52
, headlights with gas discharge lamps and cornering lights
The static cornering light integrated in the headlight is automatically switched on when the turn signal lever is operated and the vehicle turns and when turning into tight bends. The static cornering light only functions at speeds lower than 40 km/h when the dipped beam is switched on.
Note
Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the headlight is installed.
The illustrations show the bulb replacement for the left static cornering light
M51.
Bulb replacement for the right static cornering light
M52 is carried out in the same way.
For reasons of clarity, the headlight is shown removed in the following illustrations. There is no requirement to remove the headlight to replace the cornering light bulb.
Removing:
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Pull cover (2) off.
Note
Cornering light bulb (1) is clipped into reflector.
Initially, the connector is not disconnected when removing the cornering light bulb.
Push connector (1) with bulb holder in direction of arrow until bulb feels loose.
Grasp on connector and pull cornering light bulb out of reflector as far as wiring allows.
Pull cornering light bulb (1) in direction of arrow straight off connector (2).
Bulb for cornering light
: H7 12 V, 55 W
Installing:
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:
Caution
When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.
Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.
Guide cornering light bulb into headlight housing.
Push cornering light bulb into reflector.
Cornering light bulb must engage audibly.
Check functions of headlight.
Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting (see the separate procedure).