Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H7)
Fig. 180 Rear view of the right-hand H7 front headlight: dipped beam ①, turn signal ②, and main beam and side light ③
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | ||||
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| ① | ② | ③ | ③ | |
| Dipped beam headlights | Front turn signal | Main beam headlights | Side light (small bulb holder) | |
| 1. | Follow the instructions on the checklist . | |||
| 2. |
Open the bonnet  .
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| 3. | Remove the headlight as necessary . | |||
| 4. | Pull off rubber cover from back of headlight. | Pull off rubber cover from back of headlight. | ||
| 5. | Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb. | Pull the bulb and bulb holder (thin arrow) out to the rear. | ||
| 6. |
Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder. If applicable, push the catch on the bulb holder. |
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| 7. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. | |||
| 8. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and push it all the way in. | ||
| 9. | Put the rubber cover on and check if it is fitted securely. | |||
| 10. | Install the headlight as necessary . | |||
The illustrations show the right-hand headlight from the rear. The left-hand headlight is a mirror image of the one shown.
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H4)
Fig. 178 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with plastic covers: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
Fig. 179 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with ...
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (Xenon)
Fig. 181 Rear view of right-hand
Xenon headlight: ① cornering light and ② turn signal
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
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Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in
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