Halogen Headlamps, Adjusting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The headlamp adjustment from MY 2014 is invoiced separately.

Halogen Headlamp Overview:

Fig 1: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Overview

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Left Front Turn Signal Bulb -M5- or Right Front Turn Signal Bulb -M7-
Left High Beam Headlamp Bulb -M30- or Right High Beam Headlamp Bulb -M32-
Left Position Lamp Bulb -M1- or Right Position Lamp Bulb -M3-
Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29- and Right Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M31-
Side marker: either as trim; or USA version, side marker LEDs and orange

WARNING:

On hybrid vehicles visually inspect the hybrid components in the work area. Refer to HYBRID COMPONENTS, VISUALLY INSPECTING FOR DAMAGE OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS AND WIRES .

Contact to the responsible high-voltage technician is something needs clarification.

NOTE:

On hybrid vehicles it is necessary to remove the engine cover in order to adjust the headlamp. Refer to ENGINE AND DESIGN COVER - TOP -, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Left Headlamp Lateral and Height Adjustment:

Fig 2: Identifying Lateral Adjustment -1- And Height Adjustment -2-

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Lateral adjustment
Height Adjustment

NOTE:

In some markets the adjusting screw for the side adjustment -1- is sealed. Lateral adjustment is not permitted.

-- Turn the height adjustment adjusting screw -2- and the lateral adjustment adjusting screw -1- until the correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE:

Adjusting the right headlamp is identical and in the same sequence.

Adjustment screws for right headlamp are arranged symmetrically.