Converting Headlights For Use When Driving On The Left Or Right; Adjusting Headlights - Volkswagen Golf Variant 2007 Workshop Manual

3.11 Converting headlights for use when driv‐
ing on the left or right
To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetrical lights,
both headlights should be converted (driving on the left or right)
for the country in which the vehicle is being driven.
Note
Before working on gas discharge headlights, always switch off
♦
the headlights and remove the ignition key.
The procedure for converting the headlights is the same for
♦
both sides and is described as follows using the left headlight
as an example.
Procedure
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 262
– Turn cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove.
WARNING
♦ Within the glass envelope of a gas discharge bulb, pres‐
sure can range from between 7 bar (cold) and 100 bar
(hot). Temperatures can reach up to 700 degrees Celsius
on the glass bulb. The reflector is equally as hot.
♦ There is a risk of injury from burning.
♦ Always allow the headlight to cool for a sufficient period of
time.
– Push control lever -1- in desired position - A- or -B-.
Control lever -1- up: driving on left -A-
Control lever -1- down: driving on right -B-
Caution
When installing cover cap, ensure cap is seated correctly. The
ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the head‐
light.
– Seal headlight housing using cover cap and secure in place
by applying twisting motion.
– Install headlight ⇒ page 262
– Check headlight functions.
– Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .
3.12

Adjusting headlights

Adjusting headlights with gas discharge bulb ⇒ Maintenance ;
Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .
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Electrical system - Edition 07.2010
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