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How to Remove the Front Headlamp on a Volkswagen Golf?

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Headlight

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the front headlamp on a Volkswagen Golf, a very simple and quick operation. First, ensure that the key is not in the ignition, then lift the front of the vehicle, remove both front wheels, and unscrew all the fixing screws of the bumper located inside the wheel arches. Next, detach the bumper itself to access the lower bolts of the headlamp to be removed, unscrew these, and continue by removing the upper screws. At this point, you can extract the headlamp from its housing, disconnect the connector, and fit any replacement part.

Updated on 26 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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