1997 Volkswagen Golf Driver's Side Headlight Bulb Repalceme

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Headlight bulb, removing and installing

Fig. 6: Removing & Installing Headlight Bulb (Golf & Jetta)

Removing
o Remove tie-wrap (if installed) from headlight connector.
o Remove headlight connector.
o Twist bulb holder lock ring counter-clockwise approx. 1/4 turn and remove.
o Pull bulb holder from headlight housing and remove bulb from socket.
Installing
NOTE: Do not touch bulb glass with bare fingers. Skin oil will evaporate when bulb gets hot, dulling reflector and/or damaging bulb.
o Insert new bulb into holder.
o Align lugs on bulb holder with grooves in reflector housing and install holder into housing.
o Install bulb holder lock ring and twist 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
o Install headlight connector and new tie-wrap.
o Check headlight aim.