Renewing left gas discharge bulb L13 and right gas discharge bulb L14 for dipped beam — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Renewed: bulb

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• If a headlight with automatic range control is removed, the basic setting of the headlight should always be checked when reinstalling 37.
• On the Bora, make sure that the connector is connected to the gas discharge bulb (arrow) in the way shown in the illustration. Otherwise you will not be able to fit the headlight cap.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe procedure and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. To renew bulb, first remove headlight.
3. On Golf, open headlight cap (arrow) on headlight housing by turning anti-clockwise.
4. On Bora, remove the 3 securing screws (arrows) from cap and open cap.
5. Release connector by turning it anti-clockwise slightly and pull off.

6. Turn gas discharge bulb retaining ring anti-clockwise and remove.
7. ⚠ Always wear eye protection and gloves when removing and installing gas discharge bulb! — Carefully pull gas discharge bulb out of headlight. [Note: If a headlight with automatic range control is removed, the basic setting of the headlight should always be checked when reinstalling 37.]
8. ⚠ Take great care when handling the gas discharge bulb (ensure the bulb is not stressed mechanically). The bulb glass is extremely fragile and has a high internal pressure.When installing cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.Do not touch bulb glass when fitting gas discharge bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass, which vaporise when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over. — Insert new bulb so that locking lugs (arrows) engage in recess on reflector.
9. Insert retaining ring so that locking pins (arrows) of retaining ring engage in recesses of reflector housing.
10. Lock retaining ring by turning it clockwise as far as it will go. [Note: On the Bora, make sure that the connector is connected to the gas discharge bulb (arrow) in the way shown in the illustration. Otherwise you will not be able to fit the headlight cap.]
11. Check function of headlight.
12. Check headlight settings and adjust if necessary 37.

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