Replacing lamps (VW Golf 1)

Single headlights - Tungsten and Halogen H4

1. Access to the headlights is from the engine compartment.

2. Remove the wire connector and waterproof cover from the back of the headlight (drawing P:1, P:2).





3. The lamp is fixed in the reflector with a clamp (Halogen H4) or a locking plate (Tungsten). Bring the ends of the clamp together and turn it, or remove the plate by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Remove the lamp from the reflector.



5. Do not touch the glass of the lamp, as greasy fingerprints evaporate when heated and settle on the reflector, which reduces the brightness of the headlight.

6. Install the new bulb into the reflector by squeezing the ends of the clamp and inserting the clamp into the reflector tabs, or install the locking plate by pressing it against the reflector and locking it by turning it clockwise.

7. The central (of the three) contact of the lamp should be on top.

8. Install the waterproof cap and make sure it fits snugly on the reflector (the cover prevents water from entering the headlight and damaging the reflector). Place the wire connector onto the lamp contacts.

9. Check the operation of the headlights - their adjustment should remain intact. The adjustment of the headlights is described in detail in the chapter "Car maintenance work".

Twin headlights - Halogen H1 (figure P:3)

The inner and outer headlights are equipped with identical Halogen H1 lamps. The outer headlights shine with low beam, the inner ones with high beam. The outer headlights also have built-in parking light lamps. The procedure for replacing H1 and H4 lamps is similar to that described above for single headlights.

Parking light bulbs (drawing P:1, P:2)

The parking light bulbs are located on the underside of the headlight reflectors.

1. Remove the wire from the lamp contact.

2. Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise until it stops and pull the lamp out of the reflector.

3. Press the lamp into the lamp holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the holder.

4. Insert the new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise.

5. Place the lamp holder into the reflector and turn it clockwise.

6. Connect the wire and check the operation of the parking lights.

Front direction indicators - Golf

Front direction indicators are located in the front bumper (figure P:4).



1. Remove the two screws and remove the diffuser.

2. Press the lamp into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the holder.

3. Insert the new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise.

4. Replace the diffuser and secure it with screws. Do not tighten the screws too much.

Scirocco/Jetta

The front turn signal lamps are accessible from the engine compartment (figure P:5).



1. Remove the rubber waterproof cap.

2. Squeeze the two tabs on the lamp holder together and pull the lamp holder out of the flashlight.

3. Press the lamp into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Insert the new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise. Insert the bulb holder into the flashlight housing until both tabs lock. Replace the rubber cap.

Rear lights

1. In the luggage compartment, press the inner tab on the lamp holder towards the center of the vehicle and remove the lamp cover.

2. Press the outer tab to the side and separate the lamp holder. On the left lamp, first disconnect the wiring harness laid under the lamp.

3. Press the faulty lamp into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove the lamp.

4. Insert the new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise.

5. Replace the bulb holder by first inserting its edge under the tongue of the inner retainer, then pressing the bulb holder into the lamp body until the outer retainer clicks into place.

6. Insert the lamp cover under the tongue of the outer holder (pre-check the location of the wires inside the cover). Press the lid until it locks into place.

7. Secure the wiring harness under the left light.

8. Check the operation of the lights.

License plate light

Loosen the screws securing the diffuser cover and remove the cover. Press the lamp, turn it counterclockwise and remove the lamp from the socket. Install the lamp in the reverse order.

Interior lighting lamps

Carefully press the spring clip with a screwdriver and remove the light from the ceiling. Turn the light over and pull out the "festoon" type bulb held in place by two spring clips. Install the bulb in the reverse order.