Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 rubber cover: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn signal and ③ side light
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The headlight must be removed in order to change a bulb .
Replacing bulbs in H4 headlights with plastic covers
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ① | ② | ③ | |
| Dipped beam and main beam headlights | Front turn signal | Side lights | |
| 1. | Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist . | ||
| 2. |
Open the bonnet  .
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| 3. | Release clip ⑥ from catches and pull off plastic cover ⑤. | Pull off plastic cover ⑦. | |
| 4. | Push retaining clip ④ downwards and unhook at side. | 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 out to the rear. |
| Pull the bulb and bulb holder out to the rear. | |||
| 5. | Remove bulb from bulb holder. If necessary, press the catch on the bulb holder. | ||
| 6. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. | ||
| 7. | Insert bulb holder with bulb and fix the retaining clips ④. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight. |
| 8. | Fit the plastic cover ⑤ and push the clip ⑥ towards the opposite side until it engages. | Put the plastic cover ⑦ on and check that it is fitted securely. | |
| Then check that it sits correctly. | |||
Replacing bulbs in H4 headlights with a rubber cover
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ① | ② | ③ | |
| Dipped beam and main beam headlights | Front turn signal | Side lights | |
| 1. | Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist . | ||
| 2. |
Open the bonnet .
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| 3. | Pull off rubber cover. | Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb. | |
| Push retaining clip ④ downwards and unhook at side. | |||
| Pull the bulb and bulb holder out to the rear. | |||
| 4. | Remove bulb from bulb holder. If necessary, press the catch on the bulb holder. | ||
| 5. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. | ||
| 6. | Insert bulb holder with bulb and fix the retaining clips ④. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. | |
| 7. | Put the rubber cover on and check if it is fitted securely. | ||
The illustrations show the right-hand headlight from the rear. The left-hand headlight is a mirror image of the one shown.
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 w ...
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 warn ...
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Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V
Table. Refer to
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The tire industry delivers winter tires with V-rating also.
These tires can be applied up to the maximum permissible speed vmax
= 240 km/h (149.13 mph) only under certain conditions.
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Legal Requirements
The manufacturer is granted general type approval for the
whole vehicle including all parts and for specific retrofitting
(general type approval according to § 20 StVZO (Motor Vehicle
Construction and Use Regulations or EU type approval).
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Replacing the battery
Fig. 21 Vehicle key: opening the battery
case cover
Fig. 22 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or
by a qualified workshop.
The battery is l ...
