Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing and installing the headlights
Fig. 176 In the engine compartment: securing bolts for the right headlight
Fig. 177 Guides for installing the right headlight
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle variant, the headlight may have to be removed in order to replace the bulb.
You will need the screwdriver with the torx blade from the vehicle toolkit to remove the headlights .
Removing the headlight
- Switch off the lights and ignition.
- Open the bonnet
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- Use the torx key to remove the screws .
- Press the bottom of the headlight out of the guides in the direction of the arrow .
- Disconnect the connection on the headlight by pressing the connector towards the headlight housing and simultaneously pressing the lug on the connector to disengage. Then remove the connector from the headlight.
- Pull the headlight forwards and all the way out of the vehicle .
Installing the headlight
- Push the headlight into the vehicle until it reaches the upper stop in the middle . Make sure that the headlight fits properly into the lower guides .
- Insert the connector into the connection point on the headlight housing. You should feel it click into place.
- Screw the screws into the headlight housing.
- Push the headlight against the upper middle position and tighten the screws ① with the torx key.
- Close the bonnet and check that the headlight is positioned properly.
NOTICE
- Please ensure that the electrical connection on the headlight housing is positioned properly in order to prevent damage to the electrical system caused by water entering the system.
- When removing and refitting the headlight, make sure that the vehicle's paintwork is not damaged.
The illustrations show the right-hand headlight. The left-hand headlight is a mirror image of the one shown.
Checklist
Always carry out the following actions for changing a bulb in the
given order :
Park the vehicle on a firm and level
surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Apply the hand ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Special Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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Taper
Taper is caused by slightly offsetting the tread and/or the
belt by a few tenths of a millimeter from the geometric center
of the tire. Taper cannot be recognized visually nor can it be
measured with workshop equipment.
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Wire Break with Single Repair Point
Repair point with single crimp connection
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Free up wire intended for repair (approximately 20 cm to
both sides of repair point).
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If required, remove wiring harness wrapping using a folding
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