Headlight beam adjusting motor, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

Headlight beam adjusting where applicable.
Beam adjusting motor can only be removed and installed with headlight housing removed.
If positioning motors are removed and installed or replaced, always carry out headlight basic setting with VAS 5107 Optical headlight aimer. Inclination dimension is embossed on headlight housing.

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Clip (Golf)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Fig 2: Left-Hand Positioning Motor (Golf)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release left-hand positioning motor -arrow- by turning to left and right-hand by turning to right.
Pull positioning shaft ball head out of locking device on reflector.

Installing

Fig 3: Guiding Positioning Motor Positioning Shaft Into Ball Head Mounting (Golf)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Guide positioning motor positioning shaft into ball head mounting -arrow-, hold reflector base plate up through opening in headlight when doing this.
Lock positioning motor in fitting position by turning.
Connect electrical connections.
Install sealing cover.