The salts and oils from your skin will damage the bulb by causing the heat to concentrate. I wish I knew that before the install! At least this video should help you not make the same mistake. Use rubber gloves when handling the new bulb. Thanks for the support 😎 Let's get to 1,000 subscribers!
@@rkarpfen Interesting... I haven't heard of this happening before. I'd double check you put everything back together correctly. I looked up a couple of videos... Maybe this one will help? th-cam.com/video/GyGlRqcYg1w/w-d-xo.html
You are a genius sir. Last time I changed one of these it took me about an hour and a lot of skinned knuckles. Your simple hints enabled me to do it in 5 minutes. I would add that it really helps to pay attention to the position of the holder when you are removing it, makes it much easier to put it back exactly right the first time. There are a bunch of other videos on here that go through a huge process of removing the headlight unit entirely just to change a bulb - not necessary in the slightest.
Thank you!!! I’m a 58 year old Mom and you showed me how to do it. Took me 15 min just maneuvering the new bulb in. It is a little tough to know if your plastic holder is in the right place but here’s a TIP: When you first take out the old bulb, notice how the plastic holder is oriented as you pull it out then try to hold it the same way going in. Then twist clockwise just a bit till it stops. Having small hands helps. The rubber caps go back on easily. Thanks for the help.
For those with larger hands, I found it useful to take the top of the fuse cover off, and then remove the side of the fuse box closest to the headlight (press in on the lower section where a retaining tab stops it slipping up). Gives you just enough room to get it in a bit easier.
I removed the top of fuse cover, but didn’t do the side. I have smallish hands and wrists but I dropped the bulb, so this hack should really help. Thanks!
I watched a different youtube video that showed taking apart the whole front end to get to the bulb! I DID that unfortunately, and still couldn't remove it... Then I saw your video. Lifesaver! Had it done in minutes. I really want to thank you!
Just replaced my headlight bulb. This video was invaluable especially your tip about sliding it out a bit before turning. Worked like a charm! You're the MVP for this one ✌🏽
My husband is deployed rn and, while he has shown me how to change these light bulbs, I'm a person who needs repetition to remember. Your video happened to be first but im so glad it was bc you got right to the point and made my already stressful evening easier lol
Thanks heaps mate! Saved me heaps of time. For everyone with the hard caps, you cant just pull them off, you gotta rotate them counter clockwise. Mine were very tight so had to use something to leverage it a bit then was able to unscrew it and lift it out.
Nice video! IMPORTANT point to remember: The clockwise/counterclockwise directions are oriented facing the headlight outlet!!!!! I.E.: OUT is counterclockwise or clockwise if you are facing the vehicle. IN is the opposite! IMPORTANT to know when working in such a SMALL space! Thanks for sharing guys! Be save out there! :)
Thanks for the help! Literally had the bulb out in a minute! So worth while doing small things like this on your own and the power of TH-cam. Thank you for making and sharing the video
Thanks for the video, it helped immensely. However, I fumbled and cussed with my big hands. The thing that helped me get the bulb back in was to use a flashlight. I shined the light from the outside at a slight angle. It provided just enough light in the hole to help me get the bulb through. Once the bulb was through the hole it was a matter of feeling to get it seated before the turn to lock it.
I almost didn’t click because it seemed impossible but this young man made me believe in myself and it worked! I think the key is not only having smaller hands but also carefully examining the position it was in when it came out. So you kind of have to visualize that in your head while putting it in. In my life I realized that not everyone is capable of that lol.
This is a GREAT video. There are other videos that seem to make you think you have to take the whole headlight assembly, which is VERY involved. So glad I saw your video. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! Absolutely saved me $$ for not having to pay someone else to do it. Definitely a tight fit for my hands, even as a petite female but doable if you can mentally picture where things need to go back
thanks brother! replaced both low-beams in under 5 minutes. couple of years ago it was recommended to go through the wheel well. this was so much easier.
Very helpful instruction thank you! And you are absolutely correct about the reinstall. Putting in the new bulb back in the housing requires feel (finesse), not strength.
It’s really this easy, don’t overcomplicate this like they did in some of the other videos I watched Perfect explanation without wasting time talking about nonsense personal stories.
This video helped me a lot. Just picked up a gti and my bulb was out straight from the dealer. Swung by O’Reillys and took car of it. Thank you so much!
Useful video. Thanks. On a 2016 Golf, the working space between the fuse box and the headlight housing is very tight... not a job for giant hands. Getting the old bulb out was frustrating, but pretty straight forward. Frustrating because once you back the light out, there is very little room to turn it and remove it. Two fingers is about all you can use or right-angle pliers grabbing the flange of the socket. Once you have the new bulb inserted into the socket but before you try to install it into the housing, do yourself a favour and make sure you line up the notches in the socket with the notches on the housing. Knowing where they are will save you a lot of time fiddling around and hoping to find the fit.
Thank you for this! I have the Canadian 2015 VW golf. You weren't kidding about a tight fit, I had to get my son (14) with his small hands that smell like cabbage to do it for me.
This worked well for me. Took about 10 minutes total on my 2015 Golf TDI. Taking the bulbs out took about a minute for both sides. Getting them back in was a little trickier. The passenger side, which has easier access took longer. There were 2 wires in the way preventing the bulb from going back into the headlight assembly so I has to push them to the side and then it when in easy. The driver's side was real tight. I paid attention to the orientation of the bulb when I took it out to make it easier to put back. I felt it go in and could visually see the bulb on the outside of the headlight assembly sitting in the right place and then just had to back it up a little, turned it clockwise, and it locked right in. Thanks for the video!
@rahathoque7399 Hey, thanks for checking out the video. If you can’t figure it out by researching online, I’d go to a local auto parts store and ask them.
Life saver ! I watched a video talking about taking the bumper off ! This saved me so much time !! Only thing I would say to make it a tad easier is to remove the T30 bolts there’s 3 it’s not a must however you get so much more room ! Mine was a 2017 thanks ! 🏆
Thank you so much for the video and to everyone who's left comments! Canadian 2016 VW golf driver's side bulb - got the bulb out relatively easily but no luck getting it back in. Tried going from the inside a million times and the bulb kept falling off. Finally jacked the driver's side tire to allow space, then removed enough screws off the wheel liner to get access and saw there was a wire in the way. From the tire side it took about 30 seconds to replace.
Great video made it a 2 minute job for me. Although my hand was refusing to fit in the hole and I almost dropped it into the engine but it just managed to stay put. 👍
Thanks for the video, it was pretty helpful. I struggled for 30 minutes when putting back the bulb before realizing that two tiny cables got moved and were preventing the plastic thingy to click in place. If you struggle for a while, do yourself a favor and take a video with your phone to check that there's nothing in the way. Also, if you shine a light from the top-right of the fuse box you can actually see the hole and get an idea of how to orient the bulb when putting it back in.
Your video is a good visualization for the installation of the new bulbs, but you make it look a little easier than the task actually is.. It helps having small hands for certain
Thanks for the video brother. Mine went out yesterday whilst on my way home. I stopped by VW this morning and got the bulb and came online now to find some material how to get it done.
Very helpful. When I tried to do this there was a wire partially covering the area where you screw the headlight in, so I suggest taking a photo from inside the engine bay looking out the headlight to get a better perspective
Hey Todor, tried this on my 2015 Golf. I have a sold in Canada version, don't know how different the set up is but the fuse box is right in front of my light access. I found that if you remove 4 screws from the plastic liner of the front drivers side fender you can reach the headlight assemble pretty easily. It was either that or taking the whole front light assembly off. Luckily I had the proper screwdriver to match the VW screw heads. I had to turn the wheel a few times to access the screws. Once I saw that you can see the liner of the fender from the engine compartment it was a simple 5 minute job.
Thanks for a great instruction video.! first did´n thout i could make this work. but in the end i fix it. becourse of this wonderful video thanks agin.
Thanks for this video. Just did this with our '15 Sportwagen TDI and I have decided to sell my cars and take the bus to work. My hands just don't fit. If my 14yr old son wasn't available I'd still be out there under the hood, swearing loudly. One unexpected thing is that the replacement bulb popped off the plastic bit twice. I stuck a bit of tape on it to keep it together long enough to click it in place.
Mooferoo Of course! It’s really not that bad, it’s a tight fit but definitely do-able and worth a try before considering alternative methods haha. Hopefully the video helps you out. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions when the time comes
Thanks! Just did mine in my mk7.5 the rubber covers are a different shape, but otherwise this was the same. Had a bit of trouble getting them back in. Got my bulbs from Nappa for 10 CAD ea
I tried to change the passenger side bulb but there was no way I could get my hand in enough to twist the holder. However, I made a tool out of some 35mm x 35mm wood. I cut a slot diagonally (about 2-3mm wide and about 10mm deep) and then cut the block to length about 55mm long. I was then able to use the block to slip over the tab and twist it out. I also used the block to align and put the new bulb in. Still not easy but it worked a treat. I also placed an old tea towel under where I was working so if anything dropped it wouldn't drop too far. Hope this tip helps anyone struggling to do this job.
hello, the dealers are money pumps, I do a lot myself and I just replaced my left bulb as in the video and I got there with a bit of a hassle but I got there, thank you for the information
I have changed the difficult Driver’s Side low-beam headlight bulb twice using this video. THIS VIDEO IS THE CORRECT WAY TO CHANGE THE BULB. Yes, Dealer Service Dept quoted $90, 1 bulb replacement. I purchased 2 OEM bulbs for $42 at the dealer. I am 6’2” 250 lbs and have fat hands. I practiced removing/replacing the Passenger Side bulb to get the feel of the pressure and direction for releasing the plastic Bulb Holder and what to expect when you rotate the Holder/Bulb assembly into the locked position on the Driver’s Side in that tight space. I used a Head Lamp and sat on an office chair with wheels bc I’m tall. But think I could almost do it blindfolded after 2nd go round.
Just got my car back from the dealership and now the headlight doesn't work because of whatever they did. Not sure if I need to take it back to the dealership to get the bulb done cuz it looks so different in my other car. Thanks for your video!
The salts and oils from your skin will damage the bulb by causing the heat to concentrate. I wish I knew that before the install! At least this video should help you not make the same mistake. Use rubber gloves when handling the new bulb. Thanks for the support 😎 Let's get to 1,000 subscribers!
Clean it with alcohol to get the oil off, it's all good then
How i delete the display error from the lights after?
@@rkarpfen Interesting... I haven't heard of this happening before. I'd double check you put everything back together correctly. I looked up a couple of videos...
Maybe this one will help?
th-cam.com/video/GyGlRqcYg1w/w-d-xo.html
Yea until someone told me to not touch the bulb with bare hands it can burn the bulb
I just use my nitrile gloves
You are a genius sir. Last time I changed one of these it took me about an hour and a lot of skinned knuckles. Your simple hints enabled me to do it in 5 minutes. I would add that it really helps to pay attention to the position of the holder when you are removing it, makes it much easier to put it back exactly right the first time. There are a bunch of other videos on here that go through a huge process of removing the headlight unit entirely just to change a bulb - not necessary in the slightest.
Thank you!!! I’m a 58 year old Mom and you showed me how to do it. Took me 15 min just maneuvering the new bulb in. It is a little tough to know if your plastic holder is in the right place but here’s a TIP:
When you first take out the old bulb, notice how the plastic holder is oriented as you pull it out then try to hold it the same way going in. Then twist clockwise just a bit till it stops.
Having small hands helps. The rubber caps go back on easily. Thanks for the help.
For those with larger hands, I found it useful to take the top of the fuse cover off, and then remove the side of the fuse box closest to the headlight (press in on the lower section where a retaining tab stops it slipping up). Gives you just enough room to get it in a bit easier.
i think ur onto somethin here 🤔👍🏾 any tips for those of us that routinely break cheap brittle plastic? got the cover off, dinkin w/side…
As a 6'4" 250 lb guy, I REALLY wish I read this comment before I did the driver's side.
This is the way. Takes only a couple minutes to do both
I removed the top of fuse cover, but didn’t do the side. I have smallish hands and wrists but I dropped the bulb, so this hack should really help. Thanks!
ayy thanks I was about to take apart my whole fuse box and replace when I was done.
I watched a different youtube video that showed taking apart the whole front end to get to the bulb! I DID that unfortunately, and still couldn't remove it... Then I saw your video. Lifesaver! Had it done in minutes. I really want to thank you!
Glad it helped!
Just replaced my headlight bulb. This video was invaluable especially your tip about sliding it out a bit before turning. Worked like a charm! You're the MVP for this one ✌🏽
My husband is deployed rn and, while he has shown me how to change these light bulbs, I'm a person who needs repetition to remember. Your video happened to be first but im so glad it was bc you got right to the point and made my already stressful evening easier lol
Thanks heaps mate! Saved me heaps of time. For everyone with the hard caps, you cant just pull them off, you gotta rotate them counter clockwise. Mine were very tight so had to use something to leverage it a bit then was able to unscrew it and lift it out.
Nice video! IMPORTANT point to remember: The clockwise/counterclockwise directions are oriented facing the headlight outlet!!!!! I.E.: OUT is counterclockwise or clockwise if you are facing the vehicle. IN is the opposite! IMPORTANT to know when working in such a SMALL space! Thanks for sharing guys! Be save out there! :)
Seriously! I thought I was just extra dyslexic and just suffered thru it 😅
Great video! I replaced one the long way with taking things apart about 2 years ago that was a huge hassle. Today I tried this method. So much easier!
Thanks for the help! Literally had the bulb out in a minute! So worth while doing small things like this on your own and the power of TH-cam. Thank you for making and sharing the video
Of course, I'm happy to hear the video helped you get the job done so fast!
Thanks for the video, it helped immensely. However, I fumbled and cussed with my big hands. The thing that helped me get the bulb back in was to use a flashlight. I shined the light from the outside at a slight angle. It provided just enough light in the hole to help me get the bulb through. Once the bulb was through the hole it was a matter of feeling to get it seated before the turn to lock it.
Love this video straight to the point. So many videos talking through how to buy one from a shop and stuff.
This video straight to the point
Just did it this way. No problem. Thanks for saving me a few hours work (my jobs always take longer than they should)
helped my coworker change her bulb with this video.. 30 minutes in all for me because im overly cautious. THanks!
Omg thank you so much!! The tip about not putting it in all the way just ended my hours of frustration!!
I almost didn’t click because it seemed impossible but this young man made me believe in myself and it worked! I think the key is not only having smaller hands but also carefully examining the position it was in when it came out. So you kind of have to visualize that in your head while putting it in. In my life I realized that not everyone is capable of that lol.
This is a GREAT video. There are other videos that seem to make you think you have to take the whole headlight assembly, which is VERY involved. So glad I saw your video. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! Absolutely saved me $$ for not having to pay someone else to do it.
Definitely a tight fit for my hands, even as a petite female but doable if you can mentally picture where things need to go back
This was so helpful, I just changed mine out and it was tricky putting it back in! Thanks, Todor!
thanks brother! replaced both low-beams in under 5 minutes. couple of years ago it was recommended to go through the wheel well. this was so much easier.
Thank you so much for this video and taking the time out to make/edit it. This really helped me
Just did it!..Thanks for the step-by-step! You are not kidding about the very tight fit!
@Frank Conte That's what I said to my wife, that was am long time ago when we were young
I don't say that to her anymore, LOL
robert baker Not so tight after kids... lol
just tried this trick and it totally worked! thank you so much for the video, very helpful ☺️
Excellent! Looked at other videos first that were much more complicated. This one worked a treat.
I had to remove the headlight assembly as my hand got stuck! Well done though it’s great to see that it is possible without taking the car apart!
This is an almost impossible task for someone with large hands, if you don’t remove the assembly
Very helpful instruction thank you! And you are absolutely correct about the reinstall. Putting in the new bulb back in the housing requires feel (finesse), not strength.
Thank you. Looks simple enough.
Thanks boss!
Just saved me 80 bucks, didn’t do it in 5 minutes but i was able to do it!
Worked! Thanks for the quick easy fix!
Yo bro, Keep uploading! Killer videos.💯
It’s really this easy, don’t overcomplicate this like they did in some of the other videos I watched Perfect explanation without wasting time talking about nonsense personal stories.
This video helped me a lot. Just picked up a gti and my bulb was out straight from the dealer. Swung by O’Reillys and took car of it. Thank you so much!
Excited for you! Enjoy the car
Thank you. Very helpful and saved me £££ taking this to the garage.
Useful video. Thanks. On a 2016 Golf, the working space between the fuse box and the headlight housing is very tight... not a job for giant hands. Getting the old bulb out was frustrating, but pretty straight forward. Frustrating because once you back the light out, there is very little room to turn it and remove it. Two fingers is about all you can use or right-angle pliers grabbing the flange of the socket. Once you have the new bulb inserted into the socket but before you try to install it into the housing, do yourself a favour and make sure you line up the notches in the socket with the notches on the housing. Knowing where they are will save you a lot of time fiddling around and hoping to find the fit.
Thank you! You explained everything perfectly
Thank you for this! I have the Canadian 2015 VW golf. You weren't kidding about a tight fit, I had to get my son (14) with his small hands that smell like cabbage to do it for me.
Thanks for this video. made my headlights super easy to install.
This worked well for me. Took about 10 minutes total on my 2015 Golf TDI. Taking the bulbs out took about a minute for both sides. Getting them back in was a little trickier. The passenger side, which has easier access took longer. There were 2 wires in the way preventing the bulb from going back into the headlight assembly so I has to push them to the side and then it when in easy. The driver's side was real tight. I paid attention to the orientation of the bulb when I took it out to make it easier to put back. I felt it go in and could visually see the bulb on the outside of the headlight assembly sitting in the right place and then just had to back it up a little, turned it clockwise, and it locked right in. Thanks for the video!
Hey for a 2013 tsi mk7 golf, what bulbs should i get to replace em?
@rahathoque7399 Hey, thanks for checking out the video. If you can’t figure it out by researching online, I’d go to a local auto parts store and ask them.
thx for the video, a little tight but doable. i had to fiddle around to get bulb to snap in but got it..2015 vw gti
You've save me from the trip to the repair shop. Thanks!
Thank you for making this video. It helped me a lot!
Very helpful - thank you! I was able to change the bulb in under 5 minutes thanks to your video.
Life saver ! I watched a video talking about taking the bumper off ! This saved me so much time !! Only thing I would say to make it a tad easier is to remove the T30 bolts there’s 3 it’s not a must however you get so much more room ! Mine was a 2017 thanks ! 🏆
Glad it helped. & that's a great tip, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the video and to everyone who's left comments! Canadian 2016 VW golf driver's side bulb - got the bulb out relatively easily but no luck getting it back in. Tried going from the inside a million times and the bulb kept falling off. Finally jacked the driver's side tire to allow space, then removed enough screws off the wheel liner to get access and saw there was a wire in the way. From the tire side it took about 30 seconds to replace.
This saved me from a lot of frustration trying to figure stuff out in that tight space that you can’t see anything.
Video came in clutch, thanks brotha!
A well deserved thumbs up, thank you man
This was SO helpful… literally 10 mins of our time. Thank you!!
Great video made it a 2 minute job for me. Although my hand was refusing to fit in the hole and I almost dropped it into the engine but it just managed to stay put. 👍
thank you! just changed low beams on my gf car, you made it easy, 5 stars
A very good video and worked a treat. Thanks
Thanks for the video, it was pretty helpful. I struggled for 30 minutes when putting back the bulb before realizing that two tiny cables got moved and were preventing the plastic thingy to click in place. If you struggle for a while, do yourself a favor and take a video with your phone to check that there's nothing in the way. Also, if you shine a light from the top-right of the fuse box you can actually see the hole and get an idea of how to orient the bulb when putting it back in.
Such a helpful video! Thanks!
Your video is a good visualization for the installation of the new bulbs, but you make it look a little easier than the task actually is.. It helps having small hands for certain
Thanks pal.. got my light sorted in under 5 mins..😎 #lightwork...
Thanks! Made this an easy fix!
Thanks man only ur video helped me to replace the bulb
Good tutorial. Thank you.
Thanks for the video brother. Mine went out yesterday whilst on my way home. I stopped by VW this morning and got the bulb and came online now to find some material how to get it done.
Very helpful. When I tried to do this there was a wire partially covering the area where you screw the headlight in, so I suggest taking a photo from inside the engine bay looking out the headlight to get a better perspective
Thanks man. Saved me from paying a mechanic $50. The driver side was tougher than the passenger side. But overall was easy.
Hey Todor, tried this on my 2015 Golf. I have a sold in Canada version, don't know how different the set up is but the fuse box is right in front of my light access. I found that if you remove 4 screws from the plastic liner of the front drivers side fender you can reach the headlight assemble pretty easily. It was either that or taking the whole front light assembly off. Luckily I had the proper screwdriver to match the VW screw heads. I had to turn the wheel a few times to access the screws. Once I saw that you can see the liner of the fender from the engine compartment it was a simple 5 minute job.
Thanks for this video, it saved me from believing the Philips video that instructed me to dismantle half the front end of my car.
Thanks for a great instruction video.! first did´n thout i could make this work. but in the end i fix it. becourse of this wonderful video thanks agin.
Thanks man, easy way 👍🏼
Thanks for this video. Just did this with our '15 Sportwagen TDI and I have decided to sell my cars and take the bus to work. My hands just don't fit. If my 14yr old son wasn't available I'd still be out there under the hood, swearing loudly. One unexpected thing is that the replacement bulb popped off the plastic bit twice. I stuck a bit of tape on it to keep it together long enough to click it in place.
Your video super helpful.
Yo this guy the GOAT HIGHKEY
great tutorial
Did my car in
Goog job! And now please show, how do you replace xenon bulbs in Golf-7.
Thanks for this my dude! I didn't wear gloves however...
I have a Golf 2018 TSi [SE] is this the same type of bulb/ replacement?
Thank you!
Hi! Thanks for this video! You saved me a lot of time and of course :-) a lot of money.
I'm happy it helped you!
Thankyou for this. I'm dreading eventually having to do this. Everyone says how difficult it is or how it hurt their hand.
Mooferoo Of course! It’s really not that bad, it’s a tight fit but definitely do-able and worth a try before considering alternative methods haha. Hopefully the video helps you out. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions when the time comes
Thanks a lot😊
Thanks! Just did mine in my mk7.5 the rubber covers are a different shape, but otherwise this was the same. Had a bit of trouble getting them back in. Got my bulbs from Nappa for 10 CAD ea
Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for a ez video on this
Can you do the same with the high beams ?
You are so cool. Thank you
Thank you!!!
I tried to change the passenger side bulb but there was no way I could get my hand in enough to twist the holder. However, I made a tool out of some 35mm x 35mm wood. I cut a slot diagonally (about 2-3mm wide and about 10mm deep) and then cut the block to length about 55mm long. I was then able to use the block to slip over the tab and twist it out. I also used the block to align and put the new bulb in. Still not easy but it worked a treat. I also placed an old tea towel under where I was working so if anything dropped it wouldn't drop too far. Hope this tip helps anyone struggling to do this job.
THANK YOU!!! You saved me at least $200 at the VW dealership!!! Any videos on how to clean the engine bay?
Thank you!!
I have a question:
How hard is it to replace the front turn signal bulbs?
I'm not sure, haven't had to do that one yet!
Thank you, I have changed my light bulb but had hard time screwing it back to its place
hello, the dealers are money pumps, I do a lot myself and I just replaced my left bulb as in the video and I got there with a bit of a hassle but I got there, thank you for the information
Good helpful video 😁😁😁
What up bud ! Thanks for the video ! I think im missing something cuz its work when i put pression on it but when i took my hand out its not working😢
works for golf VI plus, thanks!
Thanks
I have changed the difficult Driver’s Side low-beam headlight bulb twice using this video. THIS VIDEO IS THE CORRECT WAY TO CHANGE THE BULB. Yes, Dealer Service Dept quoted $90, 1 bulb replacement. I purchased 2 OEM bulbs for $42 at the dealer. I am 6’2” 250 lbs and have fat hands. I practiced removing/replacing the Passenger Side bulb to get the feel of the pressure and direction for releasing the plastic Bulb Holder and what to expect when you rotate the Holder/Bulb assembly into the locked position on the Driver’s Side in that tight space. I used a Head Lamp and sat on an office chair with wheels bc I’m tall. But think I could almost do it blindfolded after 2nd go round.
Is it okay to replace one bulb at a time or is it best practice to do both sides so they match?
Thanks!
are those “led” color? like a cool white? 6K?
Your and your dad are soo cute!!!
Just got my car back from the dealership and now the headlight doesn't work because of whatever they did. Not sure if I need to take it back to the dealership to get the bulb done cuz it looks so different in my other car. Thanks for your video!
Thank you I did it 😊