Tiguan 2016 ➤, Tiguan 2021 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
Adjusting left headlight
1 - Height adjustment
2 - Lateral adjustment
– Turn height adjustment screw -1- until setting is correct.
– Turn lateral adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct. The
lateral adjustment mechanism is sealed on SAE-compliant
headlights.
Note
♦ Adjustment of the right headlight is carried out in the same
sequence.
♦ The adjustment screws for the right headlight are a mirror
image.
4.56
Headlight adjustment: checking fog
lights
Note
♦ Additional weights are no longer used.
♦ Instead, a different inclination setting on the headlight adjust‐
ment unit is used.
♦ If the maintenance tables are used, the settings are dis‐
played in the vehicle-specific maintenance list.
♦ The headlight adjustment is subject to a separate charge.
Test and adjustment conditions ⇒ page 156
Check headlight adjustment ⇒ page 157 .
Adjusting fog lights and other additional lights ⇒ page 157 .
4.56.1
Test and adjustment conditions
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Tyre pressure OK
Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
Reflectors and bulbs OK.
The vehicle must be rolled forward and backward several
metres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully sev‐
eral times so that springs settle.
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Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface.
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Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
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Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be aligned.
Inclination must be set.
Refer to the ⇒ operating instructions for headlight adjust‐
ment units.
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The current software for the headlight adjustment unit -VAS
621 001- is available on the equipment manufacturer’s
homepage.
4.56.2
Headlight adjustment: checking
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5046 A-
♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5047 A-
♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 621 001-
The inclination on the headlight adjustment unit is set according
to the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Inclination setting for fog lights
Fill level of
fuel gauge
Inclination
0 to 1/2
1/2 to 1
2.2%
2.0%
Fog lights:
– Check whether the upper light-dark border touches the set‐
ting line and runs horizontally over the entire width of the test
screen.
Other additional lights:
Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked
and set according to valid guidelines.
4.56.3
Fog lights and other auxiliary lights: ad‐
justing
Note
The headlight adjustment is subject to a separate charge.
Fog light in bumper, right-side
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Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
Location of adjustment screw on left-hand fog light is a mirror
image.
– To adjust the headlight range turn adjustment bolt -arrow-.
There is no provision for lateral adjustment.
Other additional lights
Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked
and set according to valid guidelines.
4.57
Sliding sunroof drains at front: check
for blockage, clean if necessary
Open sliding sunroof completely.
– Check water drain at front -arrows- for contamination, and
clean if necessary.
– Pour about 0.5 l of tap water from a measuring beaker into
the front water drain. Proceed with caution to make sure no
water enters the vehicle interior.
– Check under vehicle if water emerges in area of front wheel
housing.
– Repeat procedure on other side of vehicle.
– If no water emerges at relevant positions, clean sunroof
drains.
Note
Cleaning of the sliding sunroof drains is a repair measure which
is subject to a separate charge when performed.
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2024 VW Tiguan Owner's Manual
