Removing and installing headlights, headlights with H7 bulb, vehicles as of model year 2011 — VW

Removing and installing headlights, headlights with H7 bulb, vehicles as of model year 2011
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Note
There is no requirement to disconnect the battery earth strap.
Illustrations show removal and installation of the left headlight. Removal and installation of the right headlight are carried out in the same way.
If a headlight is removed, the alignment should always be checked following installation
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Removing:
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Caution
Risk of damage to component.
Carefully pull off bumper. When doing this, ensure that the bumper is not being deformed or torn.
In order to avoid scratches on the surfaces when removing the headlight, mask off the surrounding areas.
Using commercially available adhesive tape, mask off any potential contact areas between bumper cover, wing and headlight to avoid any scratches when removing and installing the headlight.
Unscrew bolts
2
.
Unscrew bolts
3
of wheel housing (facing upwards) on the respective side.
Unscrew bolts
4
and
5
of wheel housing on the respective side.
Unscrew bolts
6
from below.
Release catches at top of radiator grille from lock carrier.
Further removal is only possible with a second mechanic.
Pull front bumper cover
1
on the respective side out of catches of guides on wing
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until all securing bolts for the headlight are accessible and the headlight can be pulled out of the assembly aperture.
Release and disconnect electrical connector
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Remove securing bolt
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Loosen securing bolt
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, do not unscrew completely.
Remove securing bolts
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Pull headlight out of body opening in a straight line towards the front.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
Tighten all securing bolts and nuts to specified torques given in assembly overview
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Check installation position of headlight so that shut lines/gaps around headlight are even.
If the shut lines/gaps around the headlight are uneven, the installation position must be adjusted
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Check functions of headlight.
Note
If a headlight is removed or adjusted to fit more accurately to the vehicle body, it must be aligned following such measures
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