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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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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 possible independent activation of the "“Coming Home / Leaving Home ”" functions.
• The rear bolt can be reached with the Torx T25 wrench T10248 through a hole in the body panel.
• If a headlight is removed, it should always be adjusted following installation.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and move ignition key to position 0 (locked). [Note: During removal and installation, place the radio remote control ignition key in the vehicle's interior to prevent the doors from locking and possible independent activation of the "“Coming Home / Leaving Home ”" functions.]
2. Release and detach connector from rear of headlight (arrow).
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5. Unscrew the two securing bolts (arrows) inside and at bottom of headlight.

6. Unscrew the two securing bolts (arrows) inside and at top of headlight. [Note: The rear bolt can be reached with the Torx T25 wrench T10248 through a hole in the body panel.]
7. Remove headlight forward out of body aperture.
8. Tighten all bolt to torque specified in assembly overview .
9. Check functions of headlight.
10. Check installation position so that shut lines/gaps around headlight are even. [Note: If a headlight is removed, it should always be adjusted following installation.]
11. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary Descriptions of work

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