I know what bulbs to get I just am not too sure what is necessary to change out the bulbs..I've looked at diagrams online and none have been much help.How can I change out my headlight bulbs in my 01 Jetta?There is a large plastic cover on the back of your headlight assembly. It is held on by 2 spring reatainers that you pry off. There you wll find the headlight bulb. You have to twist off the retaining circle or just twist the bulb and socket at the same time. Then unplug the bulb from the harness. Make sure you are paying close attention to the orentation of the bulbs, as they will only fit back in the assembly one way.
Put the lid back on and pry those spring retainers back over the lid to secure it.How can I change out my headlight bulbs in my 01 Jetta?if you look in the owners manual it actually states, %26quot;take to dealership%26quot; when you look up how to change it. in the Chiltons book it shows you how. it is a little tricky without breaking the plastic cover. when you get it off you turn the light bulb 1/4 turn to pull out. I believe they tell you to take it to the dealership because of getting moisture in there. once you remove the plastic part you are breaking the seal. How can I change out my headlight bulbs in my 01 Jetta?Im no professional but it should give you step by step directions in the drives manual or if your like me and say I don't need directions its probably a clip of some sort that u pull out then take out the light bulb.
