Headlights, adjusting

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VAS 5107 Optical headlight aimer

NOTE:

Adjust headlights using detailed aiming procedures and specifications

Refer to 01 - MAINTENANCE

Headlights and fog lights are adjusted simultaneously.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Adjusters (Golf)

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Where applicable, headlight adjusters on rear of headlight housing (left headlight shown, adjusters for right headlight are mirror image):

1 - Lateral adjustment

2 - Height adjustment

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Adjusters (Golf)

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Where applicable, headlight adjusters accessed through trim on radiator support (left headlight shown, adjusters for right headlight are mirror image):.

A - Lateral adjustment

B - Height adjustment

To adjust the lateral and height setting, turn the respective adjuster with a screwdriver.