Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing and installing the headlights
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Fig. 176 In the engine
compartment: securing bolts for the right headlight
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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
.
- 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.
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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.
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 ...
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:
Using the cruise control system
Fig. 123 On the left of the steering column:
button and switch for the CCS
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Function
Switch position, switch control
Action
Switching on the CCS.
Switch ② i ...
Drawers
Fig. 100 In the front seat: drawer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
There may be a drawer under each of the front seats.
Opening or closing the drawer
To open press the button in the drawer grip (arrow) and open the drawer.
To close, push the drawer u ...
Using the menus in the instrument cluster
Fig. 13 Vehicles without multifunction
steering wheel: press button ① in the windscreen wiper lever to confirm the menu
point and rocker switch ② to change the menu
Fig. 14 Vehicles with multifunction
steering wheel: control buttons for menus in the instrument cluster
First read and ob ...
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