Headlights, adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed

VAS 5107 Optical headlight aimer

NOTE:

Adjust headlights using detailed aiming procedures and specifications
Refer to HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT, CHECKING .
Headlights and fog lights are adjusted simultaneously.

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

Lateral adjustment
Height adjustment

Fig 1: Locating Headlight Lateral And Height Adjustment Screws - Golf (Rear Of Headlight Housing)

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

Lateral adjustment
Height adjustment

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

Fig 2: Locating Headlight Lateral And Height Adjustment Screws - Golf (Accessed Through Trim On Radiator Support)

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