Headlight securing lugs, servicing

NOTE: If headlight lower securing lugs break due to application of excessive force, it may still be possible to service headlight in a cost effective manner (though headlight housing must not be damaged).

Remove headlight housing. Refer to Headlights, removing and installing .
Sand headlight tab socket breakage point on headlight down flat.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Tab & Tab Socket (Golf)

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Set replacement part securing tab -2- onto securing tab socket -3- and secure with screw -1-.
Install headlights.
Check and adjust headlight if necessary. Refer to Headlights, adjusting .