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. See HEADLIGHTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Sand headlight tab socket breakage point on headlight down flat.
Set replacement part securing tab -2- onto securing tab socket -3- and secure with screw -1-.

Fig 1: Setting Replacement Part Securing Tab Onto Securing Tab Socket - Golf

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Install headlights.
Check and adjust headlight if necessary. See HEADLIGHTS, ADJUSTING .