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Removing the Front Headlight and Replacing the Bulb on a Volkswagen Golf 7

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Headlight bulb

In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove the front headlight and replace the front headlight bulb on a seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf. First, open and lift the bonnet and disconnect the two battery terminals (positive and negative). Then, remove the side screws from the wheel arches on both sides, and also take out the screws found under the bumper. At this point, remove the upper screws of the headlights and start detaching the bumper from the side by unscrewing the last screw of the headlight. Once removed, take off the bulb protection cap and disconnect the electrical connector to replace the bulbs!

Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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