Changing front light in MK IV Golf

Melion

Right, the big light(biggest and brightest of the 3) on the driver side of my Golf has gone, very annoying and ive no idea how to go about changing it. Can someone give me a quick rundown on how to take out the light casing itself.

Or how much would i be paying for a garage to change it?

crosstownk

This might be of some help > http://laudeman.com/volkswagen/golf_headlight.html

MarkN

Unless you have tiny hands the bumper will have to come off.

You'll need lots of torx screws!

Melion

Well i dont have tiny hands so off to the garage tomorrow, Any idea roughly how much it will cost?

crosstownk

I take it from your post that you need to change one bulb rather than the whole lamp unit. There is no need to remove the lamp in order to change a bulb.

Melion

Its the one on the left of that picture(closest to the edge/wing area)

MarkN

crosstownk wrote: »

I take it from your post that you need to change one bulb rather than the whole lamp unit. There is no need to remove the lamp in order to change a bulb.

Even getting the black cover at the back of the headlight off is an achievement..

I wouldn't fancy paying VW labour to change a bulb though.

Melion

I wont be going to a VW dealer, just a garage around the corner from me

crosstownk

MarkN wrote: »

Even getting the black cover at the back of the headlight off is an achievement..

I'll agree that it's awkward - but it's well possible. And handy to have a torch too.

Tipsy Mac

The drivers side light is easy enough, just 2 clips at the back to remove it and replace the bulb. No need to take the bumper off on the MKIV, I've big shovel hands and managed it