headlamp change on 2001 tdi
headlamp change on 2001 tdi
as the title suggests, looked in haynes..guess what nothing, dont want to go the stealers, any help please..if you have photos or diagrams plase email me at [email protected] or even phone me so i will call you back 07900 957060. Please forgive me if this has been asked before. Allthe best and thanks
Re: headlamp change on 2001 tdi
sorry should read headlamp bulb change..{a little stressed} thanks
Re: headlamp change on 2001 tdi
The VW Manual for 2000 polo 6n2 1.4 TDI says Passanger Vehicle - Tips & maintenance p 16 -" It is normally no longer possible to replace a bulb without first removing other vehicle parts... we recommend , therfore , that the bulbs only be replaced by VW dealer " [ what it means is ...Take your car to dealer for changing your headlamp/ sidelight bulbs. ( even if you are in middle of your journey at night & you could get done by traffice cops for not having one of both lights!!!) The garage charge you a small fee for this service!!]
audi A2 has similar problem
This is how its done. It takes me about 15 - 20 minutes now.
This is because there is not much of room to manouevour your hand to access any of the bulbs; without first displacing the battery for N/S or some hoses etc on O/S.
After displacing some of the part to make room, unhinge the spring ( inwards towards the engine); remove the rear cover very carefully and slide it inwards & backwards.
(the cover is secured by spring on the inboard side and on the outboard side has two wings which are located into the headlamp houseing holes)
The main beam & dipped beam are held with springs similar to ladies hair pin, which you squeez together & pull backword. Remove bulb - note bulb locating tabs.
Fitting is reverse.
My advise - pay attention to how it all assemble as you cannot see and all the work is done by feeling parts with your fingerss!!! Ouchhh...!!
Best Regards
np1974np
audi A2 has similar problem
This is how its done. It takes me about 15 - 20 minutes now.
This is because there is not much of room to manouevour your hand to access any of the bulbs; without first displacing the battery for N/S or some hoses etc on O/S.
After displacing some of the part to make room, unhinge the spring ( inwards towards the engine); remove the rear cover very carefully and slide it inwards & backwards.
(the cover is secured by spring on the inboard side and on the outboard side has two wings which are located into the headlamp houseing holes)
The main beam & dipped beam are held with springs similar to ladies hair pin, which you squeez together & pull backword. Remove bulb - note bulb locating tabs.
Fitting is reverse.
My advise - pay attention to how it all assemble as you cannot see and all the work is done by feeling parts with your fingerss!!! Ouchhh...!!
Best Regards
np1974np
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Re: headlamp change on 2001 tdi
hi. i replaced the bulb behind the battery without removing anything... however.... today i fitted my HID Kit. i removed the front bumper with ease from a guide on here (GTI guide but same rules apply) i noticed i had messed up the reassembly of the time i did this without removing the bumper. so i suggest you remove the bumper even changing the bulbs as it is a ball ache otherwise. to be honest dont remove the bumper completely just let it rest on something and you will have enough room to remove the last 2 torx screws.
p.s give everything a clean as you have the bumper off too.
p.s give everything a clean as you have the bumper off too.