Headlight beam adjusting motor, removing and installing

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NOTE:

Headlight beam adjusting where applicable.
The positioning motor can only be removed and installed when the headlight housing has been 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: Releasing Spring Clip (Jetta)

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Fig 2: Releasing Left-Hand Positioning Motor (Jetta)

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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 (Jetta)

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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.