Removing and installing headlight GT, GTI without headlight cleaning system — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

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• If a headlight is removed, it should always be adjusted following installation.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Remove the radiator grille at front General body repairs, exterior66Radiator grille.
3. Remove the protective trim underneath the headlight General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper - GTI, GT, R32.
4. Remove the ventilation grille General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper - GTI, GT, R32.
5. Disengage and separate the multi-pin connector (arrow) on the rear of the headlight.

6. Unscrew upper bolts (arrows) on bumper cover.
7. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow) on inner part of headlight.
8. Remove lower securing bolt (arrow) behind the protective trim.
9. Remove securing bolt (arrow) on top of headlight.
10. ⚠ Protect the upper side of the bumper from damage!When working on body components made of plastic, please note that excessive forming (e.g. by bending) can cause permanent deformation, cracks and paint damage.When bending plastic parts, ensure that the components are at room temperature (approx. 15° to 20°). Low temperatures will render the material brittle and could cause cracks and paint damage when bending the component. — Pull the top of the bumper cover (arrow) on the headlight inside to the front until the inner securing point of the headlight can be guided past the bumper cover.
11. Turn the headlight to the front until the inner cover (arrow) can be guided past the lock carrier.
12. Carefully swing headlight upwards in body aperture until lower securing lug can be guided past bumper cover and remove headlight from body aperture.
13. Tighten securing bolts on headlight to specified torques .
14. Check headlight installation position is central, i.e. shut lines/gaps are equal around headlight.
15. Check headlight functions. [Note: If a headlight is removed, it should always be adjusted following installation.]
16. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight as necessary 38.

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