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Tiguan Headlight replacement Install Guide

Your Tiguan

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Clear, bright lights again
Medium$280–$7001–3 hrs
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Why do it

New assemblies fix yellow, foggy or broken headlights.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Unplug the light before you pull it out.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Unplug the light before you pull it out.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Remove the headlight

    • Open the hood, take out the screws and pull the light out.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2009-2017 Tiguan) (0:00–1:46)

  2. Move the bulbs

    • Move the bulbs from the old light to the new one.
    Watch this step (1:46–5:13)

  3. Install the new headlight

    • Plug it in and bolt it down.
    Watch this step (5:13–7:26)

  4. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (7:26–9:03)

  5. Remove the bumper

    • Take out the clips and screws, then pull the bumper off.
    Watch this step (Select Automotive, on a Mk2 Tiguan) (0:07–9:27)

  6. Unbolt the headlight

    • Unplug the light and take out its bolts.
    Watch this step (9:45–11:12)

  7. Swap the headlight

    • Slide the old light out. Fit the new one, then refit the bumper.
    Watch this step (11:12–11:36)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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