How to carry out replacement: Headlight Bulb 1.9 TDI Golf 3 Estate
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How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf III Estate (1H5) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Headlight Bulb on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Headlight bulb : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TD, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.4, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.4, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.8, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.8, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 2.0, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.6, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI Syncro, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 2.0 Syncro, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 2.9 VR6 Syncro, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 SDI, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: headlight bulb – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Tools you might need:
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Flat screwdriver
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Replacement: headlight bulb – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right headlight bulbs.
  • Replace the bulbs in both headlights at a time.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: headlight bulb – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Switch off the ignition. Open the hood.
    Step 2
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    Remove the headlight rear cover.
  2. Step 3
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    Detach the bulb holder by turning it by ~30°. Remove the holder from the headlight mounting seat.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the old bulb. Use a flat screwdriver. Check the condition of the bulb holder terminals. Replace if necessary.
    Replacement: headlight bulb – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Clean the bulb mounting seat on the holder.
  4. Step 5
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    Install a new bulb into the holder.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
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