Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing headlight range control motor -V48-/-V49- (dual halogen headlights)

Note: described for the left side; the right follows the same procedure. This page covers removing the headlight range control motor -V48-/-V49- on dual halogen headlights, with an alternative approach if standard removal isn't possible.

Note Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way. If headlight range control motor cannot be removed as described, headlight must be removed → Chapter. Removing

–  Pull housing cover -1- off headlight in direction of arrow -A-.

–  Release left headlight range control motor -V48--1-. For left headlight, turn opposite direction of arrow -A- and For right headlight,turn in direction of arrow -A-. –  Turn left headlight range control motor -V48--1- in direction of arrow -C-. –  Turn height adjuster -2- in direction of arrow -B- (lower reflector). Maintain tension on left headlight range control motor -V48--1- during this step. –  Pull left headlight range control motor -V48--1- out of headlamp height adjuster in direction of arrow -C-. –  Disconnect electrical connector. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:   Caution Risk of damage to the headlight. Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when installing. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight. –  Connect electrical connector whilst pushing in left headlight range control motor -V48-. –  Pull reflector towards rear and press left headlight range control motor -V48- into headlight range adjuster until motor can be heard to engage. –  Engage left headlight range control motor -V48--1- in direction of arrow -A-. –  Turn height adjuster -2- opposite direction of arrow -B-. The reflector must move. –  Test functionality. –  Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary → Booklet36.1

Questions & answers

Removing and installing headlight range control motor -V48-/-V49- (dual halogen headlights) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 halogen headlight range motor?

Twist the motor anti-clockwise from behind the headlight and pull it out. The motor adjusts the reflector angle for load compensation.

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