Removing and installing headlights MX1/MX2 ► 01.2012: VW Passat CC

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012)

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• During removal and installation, place the radio remote control ignition key in the vehicle's interior to prevent the doors from locking and poss. independent activation of the "“Coming Home / Leaving Home ”" functions.
• Rear securing bolt is accessible through opening in body panel.
• If a headlight is removed, it should always be adjusted following installation.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and disengage ignition key or ignition and starter button by moving to position 0 (pre-detent). [Note: During removal and installation, place the radio remote control ignition key in the vehicle's interior to prevent the doors from locking and poss. independent activation of the "“Coming Home / Leaving Home ”" functions.]
2. Unplug multi-pin connector (1).
3. Remove radiator grille Exterior equipment66Radiator grille/front panel; Removing and installing radiator grille.
4. Release front bumper cover Bumpers63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper.
5. Remove both securing bolts (arrows) on front of headlight.

6. Remove both securing bolts (arrows). [Note: Rear securing bolt is accessible through opening in body panel.]
7. Remove headlight forwards from body aperture.
8. Tighten all securing bolts to torques specified in assembly overview .
9. Check headlight installation position is central, i.e. shut lines/gaps are equal around headlight.
10. Check headlight functions. [Note: If a headlight is removed, it should always be adjusted following installation.]
11. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight as necessary 21.1.

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