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Replacement of Front Headlamp

Model: Volkswagen Jetta A4, MK 4 - Years 1998-2005
Part: Headlight

Headlamps are essential devices for driving safety. The Highway Code explicitly states that their operation must always be correct, or you may incur administrative penalties. This guide shows how to replace the front headlamp. The headlamp to be changed is connected to the bodywork with screws and to the battery with cables. First, disconnect the plugs of the headlamp cables, which are usually easily visible and identifiable. Next, using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the internal screws of the headlamp that attach it to the bodywork, taking care to keep them in a safe place to avoid losing them. Remove the old headlamp by pushing the inner part of the headlamp outwards from the bonnet.

Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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