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Passat Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

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Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
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Why do it

Black housings change the look of the whole front of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Prep the car

    • Open the hood.
    Watch this step (Spec-D, on a 2001-2005 Passat) (0:30–1:05)

  2. Remove the hood latch

    • Take off the latch cover.
    Watch this step (1:05–1:59)

  3. Remove the front parts

    • Take off the front parts.
    Watch this step (1:59–2:54)

  4. Get to the headlight

    • Reach the bolts.
    Watch this step (2:54–3:28)

  5. Pull the old light

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:28–4:13)

  6. Fit the new light

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (4:13–5:04)

  7. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (5:04–6:50)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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