Seat Leon >> Installing and removing servomotor for headlight range adjustment V48 / V49

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Installing and removing servomotor for headlight range adjustment V48 / V49, halogen headlight

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Lever - U 30800-

Note

  • In the figures, the replacement of the left headlight range control motor - V48- of the left headlight is displayed. The renewal of the motor for the headlight range control - V49- of the right-hand headlight is carried out in the same way.
  • The headlight does not have to be removed.

Removing

  • Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

  • Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

  • Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

  • Turn the swivel of the transfer system of the control to the end position.
  • Remove the headlight cover -2- and -3-.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

  • Disconnect plug -1-.
  • Turn the left headlight range control motor - V48- -2- to the right -arrow-.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

  • Remove the swivel -1- using the lever - U30800- in -the arrow direction- .
  • To tighten the left headlight range control motor - V48- pivot the ball head -2- in the guide -3- and pull the ball head from the guide end -arrow-.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

  • Turn the ball head of the servomotor to the left for light range adjustment - V48- by hand until it has been completely removed -B-.
  • Pull the optical unit by hand through the headlight cover, so that the dipped beam reflectors face up.
  • Hold the dipped beam reflectors up and insert the ball head of the left servomotor for light range adjustment - V48- into the guide.

Note

It is absolutely essential to adjust the headlights after every removal of the left-side actuator motor for beam throw adjustment - V48- .

Installing and removing servomotor for headlight range adjustment V48 / V49, LED headlights

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Lever - U 30800-

Note

  • In the figures, the replacement of the left headlight range control motor - V48- of the left headlight is displayed. The renewal of the motor for the headlight range control - V49- of the right-hand headlight is carried out in the same way.
  • The headlight does not have to be removed.

Removing

  • Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

  • Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

  • Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

  • Remove the lock carrier strut .
  • Remove the cover -1- by releasing the springs -arrows-.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

  • Turn the swivel of the transfer system of the control -2- into the end position.
  • Unscrew the bolt -1-.
  • Completely remove the transfer system of the control -2- .
  • Remove the swivel -3- using the lever - U30800- .
  • Disconnect the plug of the Servomotor on the left for light range adjustment - V48-.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

  • Release the left headlight range control motor - V48- -1- by turning in the -direction of the arrow-.

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  • Swivel the left servomotor for light range adjustment - V48- and remove the ball head -3- from the holder -2- from the side.
  • If necessary, use a screwdriver as a lever and pry ball head out of guide.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

  • Turn the ball head of the servomotor to the left for light range adjustment - V48- by hand until it has been completely removed -B-.
  • Pull the optical unit by hand through the headlight cover, so that the dipped beam reflectors face up.
  • Hold the dipped beam reflectors up and insert the ball head of the left servomotor for light range adjustment - V48- into the guide.

Note It is absolutely essential to adjust the headlights after every removal of the left-side actuator motor for beam throw adjustment - V48- .

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