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Removing Front Headlights on a Volkswagen Passat B5

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Headlight

Today, you will learn how to remove the front headlights on a Volkswagen Passat B5 by following the instructions below. Open the bonnet of your car and start by removing the front bumper; to do this, unscrew all the upper and lower fixing screws of the bumper using a Torx screwdriver, and unscrew the screws in the wheel arches. Once removed, unscrew the upper screws of the front lights, including the one hidden underneath; then disconnect the electrical connector of the bulbs to remove the lights and replace them with new ones!

Updated on 12 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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