Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing bulbs in the front headlights (Xenon)
Fig. 181 Rear view of right-hand Xenon headlight: ① cornering light and ② turn signal
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The headlight needs to be removed in order to change a bulb.
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | ||
|---|---|---|
| ① | ② | |
| Dynamic cornering light | Front turn signal | |
| 1. | Follow the instructions on the checklist . | |
| 2. |
Open the bonnet  .
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| 3. | Pull off rubber cover. | |
| 4. | Push the bulb with the connector down and pull out to the rear of the bulb holder. | Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb. |
| 5. | Remove connector from lamp base. | Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder. |
| 6. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. | |
| 7. | Insert the bulb in the bulb holder with the connector at the bottom and push up. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. |
| The lug of the bulb (small arrow) must be located in the recess of the bulb holder. | ||
| 8. | Put the rubber cover back on and check if it is fitted securely. | |
The illustrations show the right-hand headlight from the rear. The left-hand headlight is a mirror image of the one shown.
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H7)
Fig. 180 Rear view of the
right-hand H7 front headlight: dipped beam ①, turn signal ②, and main beam and
side light ③
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warn ...
Changing bulbs in the front bumper
Fig. 182 In the front bumper,
right-hand side: removing the cover and headlight
Fig. 183 In the front bumper,
right-hand side: removing the cover and headlight
First read and observe the intro ...
Other materials:
Contact Housings and Connectors, Repair Information
Note
Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
system. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair
Information“.
Allocation of crimp contacts with correct fit ...
Seat belt protection
Fig. 49 Driver restrained by a properly
positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference. When fastened properly,
seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in ...
Two-Part HS Hardener
Definition:
Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-
Two-Part HS Hardener, Short -LHA 021 004 A3-
Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2-
Two-Part HS Hard ...
