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: | |||
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| 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 ...
Other materials:
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First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Unhitch the trailer .
Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
Use your right ha ...
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Seat belt routing
Fig. 52 Correct seat belt routing and
head restraint adjustment
Fig. 53 Correct seat belt routing during
pregnancy
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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