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 ...
Other materials:
Opening the tailgate
Fig. 29 In the vehicle key: tailgate release
button
Fig. 30 Opening the tailgate from the
outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Before opening the tailgate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the
luggage carrier attached to the tailg ...
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
Fig. 156 In the end face of the
right-hand door: manual lock covered by a rubber seal
Fig. 157 Manually locking the
vehicle with the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If the vehicle has a lock cylinder in the door handle of the front passe ...
A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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