VW Jetta Low Beam Bulb Replacement

Is your Volkswagen Jetta low beam light not working? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the light bulb for the Volkswagen low beam. This guide will provide instructions on replacing the low-beam bulb on a Volkswagen Jetta.

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Symptoms

The common symptom of a failing low-beam bulb is a drastic dimming of the headlight.

What you will need

Parts

• H7 halogen bulb

Tools:

• Clean gloves

Procedure

1. Put the car in park. Turn off the ignition, then set the parking brakes.
2. Open the hood by pulling the hood release under the dashboard.
3. Remove the headlight (low beam) dust cover by twisting and then pulling it out.
4. Hold the H7 bulb socket, turn counterclockwise and pull to detach the bulb and socket from the headlight (low beam).
5. Take note of the bulb position on the socket.
6. Separate the H7 bulb from the socket by pulling in gently, and wear clean gloves to avoid bulb glass contamination.
7. Prepare the new H7 bulb. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands. 
8. Insert the new bulb into the socket gently, and wear clean gloves to avoid bulb contamination or damage.
9. Line up the tabs on the bulb and socket assembly into the headlight (low beam) slot.
10. Push the assembly gently and turn clockwise to lock the bulb assembly in place.
11. Reinstall the headlight (low beam) dust cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application

• Volkswagen Jetta – all models with H7 low beam headlight from 2011-2019 A6.

We hope you find the VW Jetta Low Beam Bulb Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Volkswagen.