Replacing light bulbs -> Replacing halogen headlight bulbs for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

WARNING  
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.  
Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common  
sense.  
NOTICE  
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint or to  
other parts of the vehicle.  
Replacing halogen headlight bulbs  
Fig. 172 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly. A Low beam headlight, daytime  
low beam headlight or daytime running light, side marker light; B Turn signal indicator; C High beam, parking  
light, daytime running light.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
It is not necessary to dismantle the headlight assembly to replace a light bulb.  
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:  
fig. 172  
(A)  
(B)  
(C)  
(C)  
Low beam,  
daytime low beam  
headlight or  
Front turn signal  
indicator  
High beam  
Parking light  
(small bulb holder)  
daytime running  
light, side marker  
light  
1.  
2.  
Please review and follow the checklist  
Open the engine hood  
Pull off the rubber cover on the back of the headlight.  
Depending on the model, a plastic cover with securing clip might be used. Press the  
securing clip upward and remove the cover.  
3.  
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:  
fig. 172  
(A)  
(B)  
(C)  
(C)  
Low beam,  
daytime low beam  
headlight or  
Front turn signal  
indicator  
High beam  
Parking light  
(small bulb holder)  
daytime running  
light, side marker  
light  
4.  
5.  
Turn the bulb holder as far as it goes to the left and pull out  
with the light bulb facing rearward.  
Pull out the bulb  
holder with the light  
bulb facing  
rearward.  
Pull the light bulb straight out of the bulb socket.  
If necessary, press the lock on the bulb holder.  
6.  
7.  
Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.  
Insert the bulb holder into the headlight assembly and turn as  
far as it goes to the right.  
Insert the bulb  
holder into the  
headlight and slide it  
in completely.  
Attach the rubber or plastic cover.  
If applicable slide the securing clip rearward.  
8.  
The illustrations show the left headlight assembly from the rear. The right headlight assembly is  
the mirror image of the left headlight assembly.  
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders,  
and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.  
You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Contact your authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.  
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