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Removing the Front Headlight Bulb on VW Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009
Part: Headlight bulb

Need to replace the damaged bulb in the front headlight of a Volkswagen Polo? Here’s how to do it. Open the front bonnet by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard, and secure it with the prop rod. Locate the inspection cap of the headlight (located at the back of the headlight). Remove the radiator cover if you cannot reach the back of the headlight. Remove the headlight cover. Remove the bulbs from the headlight with the help of a screwdriver. Fit the new bulbs (always of the correct type and size) and insert the bulb holder into the headlight housing. Reattach the headlight cover and the radiator cover.

Updated on 18 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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