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How to Adjust the Height of the Front Headlights on the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this brief guide, you will learn how to adjust the height of the front headlights on the Volkswagen Tiguan. First, get inside the vehicle and turn on the instrument panel and the engine; position yourself in front of a fixed reference with low light, then adjust the height of the headlights using the control next to the indicator stalk, as shown in the video.

If one headlight is at a different height than the other, manual adjustment on the headlight unit will be necessary by opening the bonnet; finally, complete the adjustment of the headlight height.


Posted on 11 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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