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Removing Front Headlight and Bumper on Volkswagen Polo 9N

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

This video shows how to remove the front headlight along with the front bumper on a Volkswagen Polo 9N. First, open the bonnet and remove the front plastic grille by releasing the clips and unscrewing the fixing screws with a Torx key. Next, unscrew the additional Torx screws found on the top and bottom of the bumper. Then, remove the screws on both sides of the wheel arches and take off the front bumper. Now, unscrew the fixing screws of the headlight to remove it; finally, disconnect the electrical connector for the lights!

Updated on 5 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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