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How to Perfectly Adjust the Headlight Alignment on the Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Headlight

Having a perfect positioning and alignment of the front headlights allows for better visibility on the road. This is especially important if you drive many miles on poorly lit roads. Fortunately, the steps to follow are few and take only a few minutes to complete. Position the car in front of a flat surface (a wall or garage door, etc.). Open the bonnet and stand in front of the passenger side headlight. The exact value of the optimal angle is indicated on the top of its support. Generally, this is 1.2%. This means that the headlight should be exactly 1.2% lower than the parallel axis. Turn on the headlights. Mark a straight reference line on the chosen surface. At this point, locate the knob just behind the headlight. Turn it to the right if the headlights are too low. To the left if they are too high. Align the two front headlights and you have completed the operation.

Updated on 4 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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