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Replacing Front Headlamp Bulb on Volkswagen Golf 6

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Headlight bulb

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Today, you will learn how to remove and replace the front headlamp bulb on a Volkswagen Golf Mk6. First, open and lift the bonnet of your car; then, remove the bulb protection cap located at the back of the headlamp and extract the bulb holder along with the bulb by disconnecting the electrical connector.

At this point, remove the dipped beam bulb and replace it with a new one of the correct type (in this case, H7 fitting).

Finally, insert it back into the bulb holder and refit it inside the headlamp, as shown in the video.


Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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