Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 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.

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 ...
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Sprayable Sealant -D 476 KD2 M2-, black
Edition 08/2012
Product Description
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Belt height adjuster
Fig. 54 Next to the front seats: belt
height adjuster
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The seat belt height adjusters for the front seats can be used to adjust the
position of the seat belt on the shoulder so that it can be fastened properly:
Pus ...
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1 -
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor
Supplied complete as a service part
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor with Valve, Removing and
Installing“.
When battery ...
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