Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing headlight range control unit -J431-/control unit for cornering light and headlight range control -J745-, RHD vehicles

The same "Renew" function selection applies for RHD models — this page covers removing headlight range control unit -J431-/-J745-, starting with the dash panel end cover.

Note When renewing the control unit, select Renew function for the respective control unit in Guided fault finding or Guided functions mode → Vehicle diagnostic tester. Removing –  Remove dash panel end trim on driver side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

–  Release spreader clip -2- and pull it out. –  Remove headlight range control unit -1- towards rear. –  Disconnect electrical connector -3-.

–  To do so, press locking detent -1-, swing retainer in -direction of arrow- and pull off connector. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

–  Press spreader clip -2- into opening -3- in control unit -1-. –  Engage spreader clip by turning it 90° -arrow-.

Questions & answers

Removing and installing headlight range control unit -J431-/control unit for cornering light and headlight range control -J745-, RHD vehicles — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 headlight range control unit (RHD)?

Mirrored position.

Removing and installing headlight range control unit -J431-/control unit for cornering light and headlight range control -J745-, LHD vehicles

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