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Headlight Bulbs — Replacement (Golf) (VW Golf 5)

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Contents: Low beam headlights with halogen…↓ High beam headlights with halogen…↓ Parking lights (halogen bulbs) ↓ Front turn signal halogen bulb ↓ Low beam headlights with xenon bulbs ↓ Xenon parking light bulbs ↓ Xenon front turn signal bulbs ↓
Warning! Xenon bulbs are under pressure. It is recommended to wear protective glasses and gloves when replacing them.


1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the corresponding consumer/headlight.

2. Open the hood.

3. Disconnect the battery.

4. Remove cover 1 from the back of the low beam headlight by turning it clockwise (see arrow A in the illustration).

4. Remove cover 1 from the back of the low beam headlight by turning it clockwise (see arrow A in…


5. Remove cover 2 from the high beam headlight and parking light (see arrow B in illustration 22.4).

When installing covers 1 and 2, make sure they are seated correctly, otherwise water will enter the headlight housing.

6. Check the functionality of the new bulb. If necessary, contact a workshop to adjust the headlight angle.

Low beam headlights with halogen bulbs



Removal



7. Remove the protective cover from the back of the headlight.

8. Turn the socket of the 1st bulb counterclockwise (see arrow in illustration) and remove it together with the bulb from the reflector.



8. Turn the socket of the 1st bulb counterclockwise (see arrow in illustration) and remove it…


9. Remove bulb 2 from socket 1 (see arrow in illustration).

9. Remove bulb 2 from socket 1 (see arrow in illustration).


Installation



10. Fasten the new bulb 2 into the socket 1 so that the protrusion 3 on the bulb base fits into the recess on the socket (see illustration 21.9).

11. Install the socket and bulb into the reflector so that the "TOP" mark on the socket is at the top, then turn the socket clockwise until it locks into place.

12. Replace the headlight protective cover and turn it clockwise.

High beam headlights with halogen and xenon bulbs



Removal



13. Remove the protective cover from the back of the high beam headlight and parking lights.


14. Disconnect plug 1 of the high beam headlight bulb power supply (see illustration).

14. Disconnect plug 1 of the high beam headlight bulb power supply (see illustration).


15. Press the wire staple 2 by pushing it forward and simultaneously in the direction of the arrows in Illustration 22.14.


16. Remove the bulb from the reflector.

Installation



17. Secure the new bulb into the socket so that the protrusions on the bulb base fit into the corresponding recesses on the socket.

18. Secure the bulb with a wire clip.

19. Connect the high beam headlight bulb power plug.

20. Install the protective cover on the back of the headlight.

Parking lights (halogen bulbs)



Removal



21. Remove the protective cover from the back of the high beam headlight and parking lights.

22. Remove socket 3 with the bulb from the reflector (see illustration 22.14).

23. Remove parking light bulb 4 from socket 3 (see arrow in illustration).

23. Remove parking light bulb 4 from socket 3 (see arrow in illustration).


Installation



The installation of the light bulb and the removed parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Front turn signal halogen bulb



Removal



Attention! The direction indicator is located under the high beam headlight.


24. Turn the socket of the 1 bulb counterclockwise (see arrow in illustration) and remove it together with the bulb from the reflector.

24. Turn the socket of the 1 bulb counterclockwise (see arrow in illustration) and remove it…


25. Press the bulb into the socket and turn it counterclockwise at the same time, then remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation



26. Install the new bulb into the socket and secure the socket into the reflector.

27. Turn the cartridge in the reflector clockwise until it locks into place, making sure the sealing ring is seated correctly.

Low beam headlights with xenon bulbs



Removal



Attention! High voltage is supplied to xenon bulbs. Therefore, before replacing them, it is necessary to turn off the headlights and disconnect the battery. After that, the headlights must be turned on and off again to remove residual voltage. It is recommended to replace xenon bulbs with rubber gloves.


28. Remove the headlight, see the relevant chapter.

29. Remove cover 1 from the back of the low beam headlight by turning it clockwise (see arrow A in Illustration 22.4).

30. Disconnect the plug (see arrow in illustration) from the starter.

30. Disconnect the plug (see arrow in illustration) from the starter.


31. Turn the starter 1 counterclockwise (see OPEN in illustration 22.30) and disconnect it from the light bulb.

Attention! It is not allowed to turn on the headlights when the starter is disconnected.


32. Turn the retaining ring 2 counterclockwise and remove it (see arrow in illustration).

32. Turn the retaining ring 2 counterclockwise and remove it (see arrow in illustration).


33. Remove the xenon bulb 3 from the reflector (see illustration).

33. Remove the xenon bulb 3 from the reflector (see illustration).


Installation



34. Insert the new xenon bulb into the reflector so that the protrusions on the reflector fit into the recesses 4 on the bulb holder (see illustration 22.33).

35. Screw on the retaining ring by turning it clockwise.

36. Install the starter on the light bulb and turn it clockwise (see CLOSE in illustration 22.30), so that the starter locks into place.

37. Connect the power plug to the starter.

38. Install the protective cover on the back of the headlight and turn it clockwise.

39. Install the headlight into the mounting location, see the relevant chapter.

Xenon parking light bulbs



Removal



Please note: The parking lights and direction indicators are located under the high beam headlight and are covered by one cover.


40. Remove the protective cover of the parking lights and direction indicator.

41. Remove socket 1 with the parking light bulb from the reflector (see illustration).

41. Remove socket 1 with the parking light bulb from the reflector (see illustration).


42. Remove the bulb from the socket. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Xenon front turn signal bulbs



Removal



Please note: The parking lights and direction indicators are located under the high beam headlight and are covered by one cover.


43. Remove the protective cover of the parking lights and direction indicator.

44. Turn the socket of the 2 bulbs counterclockwise (see arrow in illustration 22.41) and remove the bulb together with the socket from the reflector.

45. Press the bulb into the socket and at the same time turn it counterclockwise in the socket, and then remove it from the socket.

Installation



46. Install a new bulb into the socket and secure the socket with the bulb into the reflector.

47. Turn the cartridge in the reflector clockwise until it locks into place.

48. Replace the protective cover.

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