Renewing dipped and main beam bulb — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6E1, 6X1

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• The fuel hoses remain connected.
• Do not touch bulb glass when fitting bulbs. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. If the battery is installed in engine compartment, remove battery .
3. Remove the 2 bolts (arrows) from air filter.
4. Pull connector off air mass meter.
5. Place complete air filter aside. [Note: The fuel hoses remain connected.]

6. Remove cover cap on back of headlight.
7. Pull connector (2) off dipped beam bulb.
8. Push spring retaining clip (1) over the lugs and fold to side.
9. Pull bulb (4) out of reflector. [Note: Do not touch bulb glass when fitting bulbs. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.]
10. Check function of headlight.
11. Check headlight adjustment and correct if necessary 13.1.

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