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Halogen Headlamps, Adjusting

NOTE:

Adjusting the headlamps is invoiced separately.

NOTE:

Make sure, if present, both headlamps work identically when operating the manual headlamp range control.

-- Adjust the corresponding angle dimension on the headlamp adjusting unit. Refer to HALOGEN HEADLAMPS, ADJUSTING  for ECE headlamps, or refer to HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT, CHECKING (SAE)  for SAE headlamps.

Halogen Headlamp Overview: 

Fig 1: Identifying Low Beam Or High Beam Bulb And Parking Lamp Or Daytime Running Lamp Bulb
GWWM01-10020Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Low beam or high beam headlamp bulb
  2. Parking lamp or daytime running lamp bulb

Right Headlamp Lateral and Height Adjustment: 

Adjusting screws for left headlamp are a mirror image.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Screws
GWWM01-10021Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

In some markets the lateral adjustment adjusting screw -2- is sealed. Lateral adjustment is not permitted.

-- First turn adjustment screw -1- to adjust height of cut-off line.

-- Then the side adjustment must be checked and corrected with adjustment screw -2- if necessary.