First of all, you will need to know some information about sidelights, the technical term for which is low beam. Unlike some lights, they are mandatory. They must be at least two and work on the left as well as on the right. They must also illuminate at a distance of 30 meters without dazzling the drivers in front. If one of the lights on your Volkswagen Jetta is broken, you will risk a fine of 68 euros. Of course, it is above all for safety reasons that it is necessary to change them when they no longer work. Now let's see how to change these low beam headlights on the Volkswagen Jetta, step by step.
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Before starting operations, it is essential to switch off the engine. Allow approximately 5 or 10 minutes for this low beam replacement for the Volkswagen Jetta. This operation does not require any particular tool, apart from a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover struggles to come.
- Open the hood of the Volkswagen Jetta
- Identify the location of the lighthouse block
- Remove the protective cover so as to reach the light unit
- Disconnect the connector
- Gently remove the bulb from the low beam
- Compare the new bulb with the previous one to be sure it fits completely
- Carefully put the new bulb in its place. Check that it is stable and correctly engaged
- Replace the connector, but also the cover
That's it. Changing a low beam on the Volkswagen Jetta is an extremely simple and short operation, accessible to beginners. Good walk!