VW Polo V (6R/6C) - replacement of light source for halogen headlamps

On the above-mentioned vehicles, bulbs for halogen headlamps can be replaced as follows:

• Switch off the ignition
• Disconnect the headlamp from the power supply by unplugging the electrical supply line
• Loosen and remove the two fastening screws (Fig. 1) (for a more convenient removal of the headlamp, a part of the lock support can also be dismantled by removing all 6 screws)
• Carefully pull out the headlamp towards the front (in the direction of travel), taking care not to damage the paint on the bumper
• Access the bulb by removing the protective cap at the back
• Hold the bulb fitting with 2 fingers and turn it anticlockwise (Fig. 2)
• Take out bulb
• Remove bulb from fitting (Fig. 3)
• Place new bulb into the fitting.  Important: Do not touch the glass section of the bulb!
• Refit the bulb and headlamp in reverse order
• Check functioning
• Check headlamp setting

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