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Removing and installing headlight range control motor, vehicles ▸ 05.00 — VW

Removing and installing headlight range control motor, vehicles ▸ 05.00 on VW: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove turn signal .
  2. Remove radiator grille General body repairs, exterior66Exterior equipment; Trims; Removing and installing radiator grille with trim frame.
  3. Remove headlight bulbs .
  4. Remove headlight lens glass .
  5. Remove reflector .
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  1. Remove securing bolts (1).
  2. Disconnect multi-pin connector for headlight.
  3. Unclip connector (2) on headlight housing and press contacts 5, 6 and 7 out of connector.
  4. Press contacts 5, 6 and 7 into connector and reconnect connector to headlight housing.
  5. Remainder of installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
  6. Checking headlight settings 10.1

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.