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 warningsThe 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 . | ||
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 . | ||
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.
Threaded Connections, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Note
Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the
lack of friction will cause the torque to be ...
Pressure Gauge, Tests and Measurements
Indicators on pressure gauge
1 -
Temperature scale for refrigerant R134a CF3–CH2F or
CH2F–CF3.
2 -
Pressure scale
The pressure gauge may have one or more temperature s ...
Switching the TCS on and off
Fig. 116 In the centre console: button
for switching the TCS on and off manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electronic stability control (ESC) only
functions when the engine is running. It consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.
When the engine is r ...