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Replacing the Front Headlamp Bulb on a VW Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Headlight bulb

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Replace the damaged front headlamp bulbs on the Volkswagen Polo. Lift the bonnet by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard and secure it with the prop. Once you locate the inspection cap at the back of the headlamp, remove it. Pull the bulb holder out of the headlamp and extract the damaged bulbs using a screwdriver.

Fit the new bulbs, insert the bulb holder back into the headlamp housing. Refit the headlamp covers and turn on the new bulbs of the VW Polo using the control knob.


Updated on 17 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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