Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- and torque screwdriver -VAS 6494-, this page covers adjusting the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 headlight position — loosen the bolts and ensure a uniform gap with the wing.
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- |
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| Torque screwdriver -VAS 6494- |
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Loosen bolts -3-,
-4-, -5- and
-6-. |
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Ensure uniform gap between headlight -1-
and wing. |
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Tighten bolts -5- and
-6-. |
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Adjust banjo bolt of bolt -3- and stop
bolt -2- to ensure gaps are even all round. |
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Tighten bolt -3- inside banjo bolt. |
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Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
→ Booklet36.1 |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - headlight“ |
Questions & answers
Adjusting headlight installation position — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 headlight position?
Use a headlight aiming device. Adjust the headlight mounting screws for correct beam height and lateral position.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
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headlights