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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light -L176-/-L177- (“GTE” only)

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- and torque screwdriver -VAS 6494-, this page covers removing LED modules -L176-/-L177- specifically on GTE models — described for the left side.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
 

Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light -L176-/-L177- (“GTE” only)

Torque screwdriver -VAS 6494-
  Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way.
Removing
–  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
–  Remove front part of wheel housing liner → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
 

Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light -L176-/-L177- (“GTE” only)

–  Release connector -2- and disconnect.
–  Remove bolts -3-.
–  Remove left LED module for daytime running light and side light -L176--1- towards rear.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
–  Insert left LED module for daytime running light and side light -L176--1- with the two pointed projections facing towards front into bumper aperture.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - daytime running lights“
 

Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light -L176-/-L177- (“GTE” only)

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    Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light -L176-/-L177- (“GTE” only) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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