Headlamp Adjustment, Checking (Sae)

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Headlamp Adjusting Unit:VAS 621 001
Headlamp Adjusting Unit:VAS 621 005
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

NOTE:

The designation VOL/VOR is visible on the headlamp from the exterior.

The sideways adjustment is sealed on SAE headlamps.

The adjustment of the angle dimension on headlamp adjusting unit is based on the fuel tank fill level.

Angle dimension for SAE VOL HID headlamp, LED headlamp and dynamic light assist headlamp

Fuel gauge level	Angle dimension
0 to 1/2	0.7 %
1/2 to 1	0.7 %

VOL: visual optical aim left -1-

Fig 1: Visual Optical Aim Left -1-

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Check if the left level cut-off line contacts the dividing line -1- on the headlamp adjusting unit test surface.

Angle dimension for SAE VOR HID headlamp, LED headlamp and dynamic light assist headlamp

Fuel gauge level	Angle dimension
0 to 1/2	0.0 %
1/2 to 1	0.0 %

VOR: visual optical aim right -2-

Fig 2: Visual Optical Aim Right -2-

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Check if the right level cut-off line contacts the dividing line -2- on the headlamp adjusting unit test surface.