Removing and installing headlight range control servomotor, saloon, right-hand drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 601, 602, 603, 604

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• When installing, makes sure that ball head of adjustment shaft is clipped into ball head mounting on reflector.
• When installing, make sure cover cap is correctly seated. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight. — Pull reflector backwards and hold it firmly.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. If necessary, remove headlight .
3. Pull cover (1) off.
4. To release control motor (1), turn it in direction of (arrow).
5. When removing control motor, push the ball head of adjustment shaft (2) out of guide on reflector (1).

6. Detach connector of (2) of headlight range control motor (1). [Note: When installing, makes sure that ball head of adjustment shaft is clipped into ball head mounting on reflector.]
7. ⚠ When installing, make sure cover cap is correctly seated. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight. — Pull reflector backwards and hold it firmly.
8. Insert ball head of control motor (2) into ball head mounting (1).
9. Check functions of headlight.
10. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary: 28.1Descriptions of work.

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