Removal and installation of headlights and replacement of their parts (Skoda Superb B6)

Note: Replace bulbs only with bulbs of the same type. Before replacing a bulb, make sure that the corresponding lighting device is switched off. Do not handle the bulb with bare fingers, use a clean towel or cotton gloves. Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate and settle on the reflector, which is especially noticeable on headlights and fog lights. Accidental fingerprints should be removed with an alcohol-soaked cloth. Do not wipe headlight reflectors covered with a protective varnish with a dry, hard cloth, or use any cleaners or solvents for this purpose. Use soft, damp wipes. Halogen and xenon bulbs are under pressure and can crack. Therefore, use protective glasses and gloves when replacing them. When replacing xenon bulbs, there is an additional risk of injury due to high voltage! Be sure to switch off the headlights and disconnect the electrical wiring from the battery. After replacement, briefly turn the headlight on and off to relieve residual voltage. As a safety precaution, wear rubber-soled boots.

1. The details of the headlight are shown in the accompanying illustrations.

Removal and installation headlights

Note: After installing xenon headlights, the basic settings for them should be checked using a diagnostic tool (see Chapter 5).

2. Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Remove the front bumper cover (see Chapter 11) and disconnect the headlight wiring connector.

4. Remove three bolts (see accompanying illustration).



5. On models with headlight washers, press the locking tab (arrow on the accompanying illustration), disconnect the connection (1) and remove the hose from the lifting cylinder.



6. Remove the headlight.

7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. In this case, it is necessary to set an even gap between the headlight and adjacent body elements (see Chapter 11 Specifications). To do this, after installing the bumper cover with loosened bolts (1 on the accompanying illustration) adjust the gap and then adjust the headlight protrusion by turning the adjusting nut (2) with a left-hand thread. Finally, tighten the bolts to 5 Nm.





8. After installation, the headlight tilt should be adjusted (see Section 4).

Replacement of lamps and other headlight parts

9. The serviceable components of the headlight are covered at the rear by three rubber covers (see illustrations 5.1a-b). Before removing the headlight component, open the hood and remove the corresponding cover.

10. To replace the low beam lamp of the halogen headlight, remove its cover, turn the bracket (1 on the accompanying illustration) with the connector in the direction of the arrow at 45°, remove the lamp together with the bracket and connector, and then remove the lamp from the connector.



11. To replace the turn signal lamp, remove the corresponding front wheel arch liner (see Chapter 11), remove the screw (2 in illustration 5.10), turn the cartridge in the direction of the arrow, remove it together with the bulb from the headlight and disconnect the connector (3).



12. To replace the high beam lamp, remove the corresponding cover, release the spring clip (2 on the accompanying illustration), remove the bulb (3) from the headlight and disconnect the connector.



13. To remove the parking light bulb, remove the corresponding cover, pull out the socket together with the bulb (1 in illustration 5.12) from the headlight in the direction of the arrow and remove the bulb from the socket.

14. To remove the low beam xenon headlight bulb, disconnect the headlight connector, remove the corresponding rubber cover, press the tab (1 in illustration 5.14a) connector (2) and disconnect it. Turn the lamp together with the igniter unit 45° in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the headlight. Then press the tab (arrow in illustration 5.14b), open the holder (1) and remove the lamp.





15. The xenon lamp control unit ("J343" or "J344") and the mode control unit ("J667" or "J668") can be removed after removing the headlight by unscrewing the screws accordingly (3 or 2 on the accompanying illustration). When installing, tighten the screws with a torque of 1.4 Nm.

Changing headlight settings when changing direction

17. Xenon headlights can be set for driving on the other side of the road via the multifunction display menu (see "Controls and operating techniques") or using a diagnostic tool (see Chapter 5).



18. On models with halogen headlights, remove the low beam lamp cover and move the levers (arrows in the accompanying illustration) in position (A, for right-hand traffic) or (B, for left-hand traffic).