How to Remove the Headlight Switch of a Volkswagen?
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When the Volkswagen switch is in the off position, press it inward with a little force, then turn it clockwise slightly, and pull it outward as a whole to remove it. More details are as follows: 1. The car light switch is mostly integrated into the lever-type switch on the left side of the steering wheel, but there are exceptions. Some models have a rotary knob-type light switch. Simply twist or move it to the designated position, and the corresponding exterior lights will illuminate, with the corresponding indicator also lighting up on the dashboard. 2. Generally, the low beam and high beam are referred to as car headlights. Turning the light switch to the low beam position will turn on the low beam, which is sufficient for daily driving needs. 3. However, there are special cases. If there are no streetlights on the roadside or the road is straight and long with poor visibility, please use the high beam.
Last time I replaced the switch myself, I found that I needed to prepare a small flat-head screwdriver and a pry bar. First, adjust the steering wheel to its lowest position, loosen the two screws below the steering wheel, and then use a plastic sheet to pry open the clips of the steering column cover. Remember to unplug the small connector behind the ignition keyhole. Rotate the headlight switch to the parking light position, and then the side clip will pop out. Use needle-nose pliers to gently pull the retaining spring outward. The most challenging part of the whole process was removing the base with the anti-theft chip. I had to take a photo of the connector position with my phone to avoid incorrect reinstallation. When reinstalling, pay special attention to inserting the connector until you hear a click, indicating it's properly seated; otherwise, the function may fail.
