Headlights, removing and installing

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Removing

CAUTION:

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Remove front bumper cover

Refer to 63 BUMPER

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Mounting Screws (Golf)

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Remove mounting screws -arrows-.
Pull headlight housing out as far as electrical harness allows.
Disconnect electrical connections.
Remove headlight housing.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Check and adjust headlight if necessary. Refer to Headlights, adjusting .