Removing and installing the treble tone horn H2 and the bass tone horn H7 (Lupo GTI) — VW
Removing and installing the treble tone horn H2 and the bass tone horn H7 (Lupo GTI) on VW: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 6E1, 6X1
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- On installing, position horns so that they are suspended freely and do not touch surrounding components!
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 18 Nm (13 lb-ft) | Tighten securing bolts (1) and (2) |
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
- Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
- Remove front bumper General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper.
- Disconnect connectors (1) from bass tone horn H7 and (2)treble tone horn H2.
- Unscrew securing bolts (3) and (4) and remove horns. [Note: On installing, position horns so that they are suspended freely and do not touch surrounding components!]
- Tighten securing bolts (1) and (2) to 18 Nm. — 18 Nm (13 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.