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Replace HID Headlight Bulb

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Okay. Figured it out. Quick tutorial for those that are searching in the future.

PRE-STEP 1: UNPLUG BATTERY

1. Unscrew the two torx screws on the top of the headlight (this will give you some wiggle room
2. Remove rubber boot hole cover
3. turn bulb clock wise a 1/4 turn
4. unplug wire to bulb
5. remove bulb (carefully)
6. remove plastic bracket off of old bulb
7. install plastic bracket onto new bulb
8. place bulb into socket, plug wire into bulb
9. turn bulb 1/4 to secure into socket
10. replace rubber boot hole cover
10a. plug battery back in
11. Test & done!

Please note, this is common sense, but do not touch any part of the headlights while they are on.

Here was my final result, (fog light bulbs are stock).

With Fog Lights On:


Without Fog Lights On:
 
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littleazn248

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That's kinda odd I always recalled 4500k-5000k being "pure white". The 6000k is not as blue as I expected.
 

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That's kinda odd I always recalled 4500k-5000k being "pure white". The 6000k is not as blue as I expected.

Yeah. I adjusted the color balance on my SLR so it wasn't just a blur of color. In person it definitely has a bright white with a blue tint to it.
 
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WEBSTAR5

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holy crap is this ever hard. I got it out fine but its a bitch to get back in. I broke the connection at the end of the bulb. hopefully I can solder it back together.


I bought the silvania Osram replacements off of amazon for $45 and they are identical to the stock ones that vw wanted $230 for.
 
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