Headlamp Housing Repair Kit, Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Screwdriver:VAG1624

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Screwdriver VAG1624
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NOTE:

Broken headlamp mounting tabs can be replaced by installing the repair kit for the headlamp housing. Replacing the headlamp is therefore not necessary.

There are different repair kits for the headlamp housing available for the Left Front Headlamp -MX1- /Right Front Headlamp -MX2-. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

-- Remove the headlamp with the broken tabs. Refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rest of the broken mounting tab on the headlamp housing.

-- Install the repair kit mounting tab -1- on the headlamp.

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-- Tighten the bolts -2-.

-- Install the Left Front Headlamp - MX1- /Right Front Headlamp -MX2- and align it to the body contour. Refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Perform a function test.

-- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust the headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - HEADLAMP HOUSING REPAIR KIT