Before you start, you need to understand some information about pilot lights, also called low beam headlights. Unlike some lights, they are mandatory. They must be at least two and work left and right. They must also illuminate at 30 meters without blinding the users vis-à-vis. If one of the lights of the Volkswagen Golf 6 is not functional, you risk a fine of 68 euros. Of course, it is initially for safety reasons that it is necessary to replace them when they no longer work. We will now see how to replace these low beam headlights on the Volkswagen Golf 6, step by step.
How to change a night light on a Volkswagen Golf 6
Before starting operations, it is essential to switch off the engine. Allow approximately 5 or 10 minutes for this low beam headlight replacement on the Volkswagen Golf 6. This repair does not require any specific tools, other than maybe a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover has trouble removing.
- Open the hood of the Volkswagen Golf 6
- Identify the location of the lighthouse block
- Remove the protective cover so as to gain access to the light unit
- Disconnect the connector
- Carefully remove the bulb from the low beam
- Compare the new bulb with the previous one to make sure it fits perfectly
- Place the new bulb gently in its location. Watch that it is stable and well engaged
- Put the connector in its place, but also the cover
Its good. Replacing a low beam on the Volkswagen Golf 6 is an extremely quick and easy operation, accessible to all levels in the field. Good walk!