Seat Leon >> Automatic headlight range control

Removing and installing headlight range control unit

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

  • Depending on the configuration, remove the knee airbag on driver's side .
  • Remove footwell vent on driver's side .
  • Unplug electrical connector -2- by pressing catch and turning retaining clip; then detach connector.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

  • Remove the expanding clips -2- and take out headlight range control unit -1- towards rear.

Installing

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

  • Insert fastener -2- in opening -3- on control unit -1-, as shown in illustration, and lock by turning 90º -arrow-.

Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

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