Removing and installing headlights MX1/MX2, headlights with H7 bulb — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• The rear securing bolt can be reached with a Torx T30 wrench through an aperture in the body panel.
• If a headlight is removed, the basic setting of the headlight should always be checked when reinstalling Descriptions of work.
• The following illustrations show how to remove the right headlight.Removal and installation of the left headlight are carried out in the same way.
• When tightening bolt, make sure that the threaded sleeve for fastening the headlight is horizontal.

🔩 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.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
3. Release and detach connector from rear of headlight (arrow).
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6. Unscrew the two securing bolts (arrows) inside and at bottom of headlight.
7. Unscrew the two securing bolts (arrows) inside and at top of headlight. [Note: The rear securing bolt can be reached with a Torx T30 wrench through an aperture in the body panel.]
8. Remove headlight forward out of body aperture.
9. Tighten all bolt to torque specified in assembly overview .
10. Perform a function test.
11. Check installation position so that shut lines/gaps around headlight are even. [Note: If a headlight is removed, the basic setting of the headlight should always be checked when reinstalling Descriptions of work.]
12. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary Descriptions of work [Note: The following illustrations show how to remove the right headlight.Removal and installation of the left headlight are carried out in the same way.]
13. Remove headlight .
14. Undo bolt (1) of washing fluid reservoir.
15. Detach headlight holder (2) from its locking mechanism (arrow) pull it laterally off support plate in (direction of arrow).
16. When tightening bolt, make sure that the threaded sleeve for fastening the headlight is horizontal.
17. Tighten securing bolt (1) to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
18. Perform a function test.
19. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary Descriptions of work

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