Halogen Headlamps, Adjusting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2015 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.