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
The headlight needs to be remov ...
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Apply the parking brake.
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In vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selector
lever to the “P” or “N” position.
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In vehicles with manual transmissions, move the shift l ...
Running-in
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease follow the regulations concerning running-in new
parts.
Running in a new engine
Any new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. During its
first few hours of running, the internal friction in the ...
Contacts in Contact Housing, Repairing
First, open or release if necessary the secondary lock of
the contact housing. Refer to
→ Chapter „Contact Housings, Releasing and Disassembling“.
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Release contact (primary ...
