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Posted on Apr 12, 2009

How do I replace my passenger side headlight bulb on a 1997 VW Passat?

  • ajkumj Apr 13, 2009

    It was under the hood. The key was understanding that once you unlatched the plastic weather shield the shield actually comes off and is not a fixed hindge. This then gives you access to the bulb without having to remove the air filter cover and the horn.



    Although light in detail, thanks for your response.

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Might have to lift hood and go about that way if not theres a frame around the headlight

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