Comments on: How To: Replace a (Passenger Side) Head Light http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/ Reviews, opinions and rants on all things Volkswagen Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Adam Kemp http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-298919 Adam Kemp Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:38:42 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-298919 You're a lifesaver. Seriously. I had to take in the Golf a couple of months ago for my driver's side headlight. Of course, the passenger's light went out. I've been looking around on YouTube, they make it more complicated than this blog. You're a lifesaver. Just did it in about 5, 6 minutes. So easy to do this. I'll pass this site onto my fellow Volkswagen buddies. Cheers! You’re a lifesaver. Seriously. I had to take in the Golf a couple of months ago for my driver’s side headlight. Of course, the passenger’s light went out. I’ve been looking around on YouTube, they make it more complicated than this blog. You’re a lifesaver. Just did it in about 5, 6 minutes. So easy to do this. I’ll pass this site onto my fellow Volkswagen buddies.

Cheers!

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]]> By: Cassie http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-290335 Cassie Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:48:48 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-290335 I replaced my driver's side parking light assembly yesterday. It keep popping back out. It seems like the wire spring clip is not doing well because it can unhook itself. But when I put it in, it looks just like the other side. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? I replaced my driver’s side parking light assembly yesterday. It keep popping back out. It seems like the wire spring clip is not doing well because it can unhook itself. But when I put it in, it looks just like the other side. Any idea what I might be doing wrong?

]]> By: supbeto http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-287148 supbeto Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:51:59 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-287148 I have an '08 EOS. Would these instructions work? I need to replace the driver's side headlight. I have an ’08 EOS. Would these instructions work? I need to replace the driver’s side headlight.

]]> By: Zeiks http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-279849 Zeiks Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:26:52 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-279849 thanx guys, now how do u replace the drive side front park light? thanx guys, now how do u replace the drive side front park light?

]]> By: Steve http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-270296 Steve Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:57:26 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-270296 Hello, I saw you posted something on the volksbloggin regarding changing head lamps on a 2004 Passat. I have a 2004 Passat too and need to change the front headlight bulbs. Did the instructions on this website work for you? http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light Hello,
I saw you posted something on the volksbloggin regarding changing head lamps on a 2004 Passat. I have a 2004 Passat too and need to change the front headlight bulbs. Did the instructions on this website work for you?

http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light

]]> By: Conrad Riffle http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-269182 Conrad Riffle Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:10:47 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-269182 very small bulb that come out the side of my head lambs burned out. I can barley get my fingers on the back of the plug in but can not twist it or pull it out to put a new bulb in< can anyone advise? MY ENGINE light keeps coming on at higher speeds, then goes out next time I start the engine. I acts like my fuel filter is plugged but I removed the old filter and cleaned the filter bowl real good before putting a new filter into it. very small bulb that come out the side of my head lambs burned out. I can barley get my fingers on the back of the plug in but can not twist it or pull it out to put a new bulb in< can anyone advise?

MY ENGINE light keeps coming on at higher speeds, then goes out next time I start the engine. I acts like my fuel filter is plugged but I removed the old filter and cleaned the filter bowl real good before putting a new filter into it.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-264621 Chuck Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:39:41 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-264621 Same problem as Jason, except on an '08 Jetta driver's side driving lamp. The metal retaining clip has two ends that need to be threaded into holes at the top of the assembly. Tight quarters with no way to see what you are doing make it seemingly impossible. Does anyone have a trick for me to try? I would hate to have to bring it to the dealership to have them bail me out...Thanks for the great site! Chuck Same problem as Jason, except on an ’08 Jetta driver’s side driving lamp. The metal retaining clip has two ends that need to be threaded into holes at the top of the assembly. Tight quarters with no way to see what you are doing make it seemingly impossible. Does anyone have a trick for me to try? I would hate to have to bring it to the dealership to have them bail me out…Thanks for the great site!
Chuck

]]> By: Jason http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-264175 Jason Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:46:59 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-264175 I've got a 2006 Jetta on which I just replaced the headlight bulb. Only thing is somehow I completely popped the metal clip out - it appears almost impossible to get it back in. I see Mike in 2009 had the same issue and there is no reply to it - does anyone know how to get this back in? It is quite frustrating as it is a one-hand only job and you can't get your eyes at the right angle to properly see how this metal clip was possibly in there the first time! Many Thanks, Jason I’ve got a 2006 Jetta on which I just replaced the headlight bulb. Only thing is somehow I completely popped the metal clip out – it appears almost impossible to get it back in. I see Mike in 2009 had the same issue and there is no reply to it – does anyone know how to get this back in? It is quite frustrating as it is a one-hand only job and you can’t get your eyes at the right angle to properly see how this metal clip was possibly in there the first time!

Many Thanks,

Jason

]]> By: mitchell http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-254694 mitchell Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:09:26 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-254694 like everyone else, thank you for creating easy step by step directions, especially with good pics. I get very frustrated by simple repairs, (as i am not at all very mechanically inclined) but i know with a little research...even i can fix things. (my son came home last nite and said he got pulled over for no headlight, but the policeman just said to be sure to get it fixed) with 3 teenage drivers in my family, i am constantly working on basic repairs and maintenance... thank you again Mitchell O like everyone else, thank you for creating easy step by step directions, especially with good pics. I get very frustrated by simple repairs, (as i am not at all very mechanically inclined) but i know with a little research…even i can fix things. (my son came home last nite and said he got pulled over for no headlight, but the policeman just said to be sure to get it fixed) with 3 teenage drivers in my family, i am constantly working on basic repairs and maintenance… thank you again Mitchell O

]]> By: Beverly http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-244055 Beverly Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:17:11 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-244055 I am a 58 year old female with nice nails. When the first blub went, I took my beloved Jetta to the dealer. Second side went 1 month later I said not way am I paying again. So I followed your instructions and with the help of playtex gloves, I did it. Not a nail broken, or polish chipped Perfect TY Bev I am a 58 year old female with nice nails. When the first blub went, I took my beloved Jetta to the dealer. Second side went 1 month later I said not way am I paying again.
So I followed your instructions and with the help of playtex gloves, I did it. Not a nail broken, or polish chipped
Perfect
TY
Bev

]]> By: Ana http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-224328 Ana Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:27:44 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-224328 Hello all! Great stuff on this site. Please help me though....I have an '08 jetta and I need to change my driver's side headlight. It seems quite a bit different on the inside from what i see here! Help Please! Hello all! Great stuff on this site. Please help me though….I have an ’08 jetta and I need to change my driver’s side headlight. It seems quite a bit different on the inside from what i see here! Help Please!

]]> By: Cathy http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-221883 Cathy Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:38:40 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-221883 Len, You can get a restoration kit for your headlight covers. You essentially buff them using progressively finer grit pastes, then polish them. From there, my dad insists that you should always wax your headlight covers when you wash your car and you won't have this problem. Can't speak to that myself. Cathy. Len,

You can get a restoration kit for your headlight covers. You essentially buff them using progressively finer grit pastes, then polish them. From there, my dad insists that you should always wax your headlight covers when you wash your car and you won’t have this problem. Can’t speak to that myself.

Cathy.

]]> By: Len http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-220144 Len Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:13:21 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-220144 How do I remove the dirty plastic headlight covers from a '95 Passat? Can they be brightened ? Thanx . Len How do I remove the dirty plastic headlight covers
from a ’95 Passat?

Can they be brightened ?

Thanx .

Len

]]> By: Steve http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-219164 Steve Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:58:56 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-219164 I have come across a site that enables the disconnect of the day time driving lights. On my 2004 Golf this was an easy dashboard removal of my light switch, and insulating a single prong so that the lights do not come on automatically. Day time driving lights are not required by law, so the many hours of use saved, lets my bulbs last many months longer. Google for your VW. I have come across a site that enables the disconnect of the day time driving lights. On my 2004 Golf this was an easy dashboard removal of my light switch, and insulating a single prong so that the lights do not come on automatically. Day time driving lights are not required by law, so the many hours of use saved, lets my bulbs last many months longer. Google for your VW.

]]> By: john http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-218499 john Sat, 29 May 2010 02:01:36 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-218499 pls post how to replace headlight bulb (driver's side) on a jetta 08. thanks pls post how to replace headlight bulb (driver’s side) on a jetta 08. thanks

]]> By: Kent http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-215769 Kent Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:22:26 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-215769 2003 Jetta...Any tips as to removal of the headlight covers so I can refinish the dull glaze? I see that there are 2 clips holding the lens cover, the top is a no brainer, but the side clip looks near impossible to remove and reinstall without having to do any front end parts removal? Any pointers? Thanks 2003 Jetta…Any tips as to removal of the headlight covers so I can refinish the dull glaze? I see that there are 2 clips holding the lens cover, the top is a no brainer, but the side clip looks near impossible to remove and reinstall without having to do any front end parts removal? Any pointers? Thanks

]]> By: Len http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-213899 Len Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:45:04 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-213899 Drivers Side 2000 Jetta, sorry no photos. More difficult. you can do it without removing the Battery. 1. Remove the cover piece as described above (two phillips screws). 2. remove the battery cover (it pops off) 3. Now you need to remove the battery housing. I found one screw (best with long socket and extension, but I was able to slowly do it with a needle nose plyers, but get the socket wrench). NOTE: battery terminals are exposed, so be careful. 3a. unclip the battery cable on left side of the housing. 3b. the battery housing is a three sided affair, clipped on the left side (when standing in front), pop the plastic snap ins on the vertical edge of the left side. (there are two). 3c. the battery housing is also snapped in to a metal frame on the bottom left and right sides, snap/pop it out. 3d. remove the housing. 4. This should give you plenty of room to work the lamp replacment. continue as above. Drivers Side 2000 Jetta, sorry no photos.
More difficult. you can do it without removing the Battery.
1. Remove the cover piece as described above (two phillips screws).
2. remove the battery cover (it pops off)
3. Now you need to remove the battery housing. I found one screw (best with long socket and extension, but I was able to slowly do it with a needle nose plyers, but get the socket wrench). NOTE: battery terminals are exposed, so be careful.
3a. unclip the battery cable on left side of the housing.
3b. the battery housing is a three sided affair, clipped on the left side (when standing in front), pop the plastic snap ins on the vertical edge of the left side. (there are two).
3c. the battery housing is also snapped in to a metal frame on the bottom left and right sides, snap/pop it out.
3d. remove the housing.
4. This should give you plenty of room to work the lamp replacment. continue as above.

]]> By: Mike http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-213136 Mike Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:13:01 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-213136 I have an 06' Jetta and this worked, I got the bulb out and back in just like you said but that wire clip that holds the bulb fell out! Any tips on getting it back on? I have an 06′ Jetta and this worked, I got the bulb out and back in just like you said but that wire clip that holds the bulb fell out! Any tips on getting it back on?

]]> By: Philip http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/comment-page-2/#comment-211319 Philip Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:35 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/05/25/how-to-replace-a-passenger-side-head-light/#comment-211319 I just finished changing the driver side headlight bulb. It was a bear (because I have big hands) but once I got the battery cover out of my way and figured out that I had to twist and pull the black ring housing the actual bulb, it was a piece of cake. Man, I feel empowered now. And I saved a trip, a long wait, and the lightened wallet I would have had if I had to visit the repair shop. Thanks! I just finished changing the driver side headlight bulb. It was a bear (because I have big hands) but once I got the battery cover out of my way and figured out that I had to twist and pull the black ring housing the actual bulb, it was a piece of cake.

Man, I feel empowered now. And I saved a trip, a long wait, and the lightened wallet I would have had if I had to visit the repair shop.

Thanks!

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