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How to Change the Headlight Bulbs on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Light bulb

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How to change the headlight bulbs on a Volkswagen Golf? Follow these steps. Open the bonnet by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard and secure it. Once you locate the inspection cap of the headlight (located at the rear of the headlight), remove it. At this point, you will find the bulbs with metal clips; pull the bulb holder out of the headlight and extract the damaged bulb using a screwdriver.

Fit the new bulb (ensuring it is the correct type and size) and insert the bulb holder back into the headlight housing. Finally, close the headlight with the inspection cap and reconnect the fluid top-up tube.

Test the lights to ensure they are functioning correctly.


Updated on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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