Removing and installing headlight (vehicles 10.00 ▸): VW Passat B5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

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• If the lens is not in contact with the support profile or bumper, the headlight may vibrate and the light will flicker. Correct light setting is not possible.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and pull out ignition key.
2. Disconnect battery .
3. Remove front bumper and plastic reinforcement behind 63.
4. Release multi-pin connector on headlight and pull off.
5. Remove protective cap (1) in lock carrier above screw.

6. Remove securing screws (arrows) and securing bolt under protective cap (1).
7. Carefully take headlight out forwards.
8. Insert the headlight into the lock carrier and attach using the four securing bolts.
9. Install plastic reinforcement behind bumper and front bumper 63.
10. Align headlight to wing and bumper. After installation, the underside of the headlight lens must be in contact with the support profile or bumper. [Note: If the lens is not in contact with the support profile or bumper, the headlight may vibrate and the light will flicker. Correct light setting is not possible.]
11. First tighten bottom bolts to a specified torque of 3.5 Nm. — 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)
12. Then tighten top bolts to 3.5 Nm. — 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)
13. Reconnect battery .
14. Check the headlight setting and adjust if necessary 36.

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