How to Replace Headlights 11-16 Volkswagen Jetta
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace the broken, damaged, cracked, faded, cloudy, or chipped headlights. This video is applicable to the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Volkswagen Jetta
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
2013 Volkswagen Jetta
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
2015 Volkswagen Jetta
2016 Volkswagen Jetta
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
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No need to take the bumper off. Just the grill. Awesome video, if you want to be scared into taking it to the shop. Lots of money. 3-5 hours .
Or do it yourself take just the grill out and leave the bumper alone. I finished in 20 minutes.
The entire bumper does not need to be removed when replacing the headlight assembly. The bumper and the grill are independent of each other and will separate. After you remove the (4) T25's on the top of the grill, it will separate from the bumper (with some gentle force / wiggling / rocking). There are 6 plastic tabs that run along the lower edge of the grill and lock it on to the top of bumper. You can actually see the tabs if you stop at the 3:39 mark. When paused @ 3:39 it almost appears as if he's pointing at the clip I'm referring (the slot / clip are on the flat ledge, just slightly above his fingertip). There are 5 more that run the length of the grill. 1A Auto has some great videos out there. They've helped me a ton, but this one takes you through some some unnecessary steps.
Jeff Gibbs is totally right with his comment. I budgeted a whole afternoon and had a helper standing by ready to take off the whole bumper, but it became clear that the whole bumper removal would be unnecessary. I was able to remove the grill alone and got the new light clipped into the top of the bumper without bumper removal. Easy job. Took less than two hours total (and could do again in less than hour).
Is there a CZcams video that shows this? I'm worried about the yanking breaking the tabs, or is it possible to unclip the tabs and take off the grill?
+Diego Thanks for checking us out!
I have the exact model and year in this video. I read your comment and was relieved to know I didn't have to remove the whole bumper UNTIL I actually attempted to remove the grille independent of the bumper. I don't think you can. Gentle force isn't enough. Pulling with everything i have is gonna break it. It's anchored in there with those tabs on the bottom
@jeff thank you ive been dreading taking off the bumper for over a month just to change out the day time running lights and i just came across this video to verify what i needed to do since my hands dont fit to unscrew the bulb through the hole, with some light jiggling i got the headlight out and got the job done!
For a moment I thought he was going to remove the engine as well
Dead lol
Fr tho 😂 VW made they cars good enough for a thief to not even bother stealing a part from it
Take apart the whole car while your at it
nate dogg lmaoooooo for real
This video helped alot, I had to remove headlight housings in order to replace daytime running lights and to confirm how the headlight bulbs themselves fit and stay in. What a horrible design, replacing any lights for safety reasons.. should be a lot quicker. Not everyone has tiny hands and the time in a parking lot or at night. Thanks for video..
Nevermind, who needs headlights anyway?
Thanks for taking the time to show people who really need it. Wow the dealer ship is going to charge me a arm and leg!!!
Thanks for the tutorial only cost me 87$ for parts and equipment. Did it by myself. Took me 3 hrs.🙂
Gotta replace mine to pass inspection here in nc. This will save me when the housing comes in the mail. Ty sir
Hey great video! I have to do this to my 13’ Jetta to swap assembly’s for my new LED ones so this video is a huge help. Gives me a little more confidence and less fear lol.
Thank you so much I just changed my whole light today thanks to your helpful video
Just did this on a 2012 Jetta se.
No need to remove front bumper at all! Just pop off front grill. Easy install took me 2 hours to do.
Was trying to avoid an unnecessarily large mechanic bill by watching this video... but now I understand why they charge so much ... yikes
Thanks U guys for great job to make the job easier for others
Thank u. Found this video bery helpfull and straight to the point.
The grill comes out separately without removing the whole bumper. Would have saved a whole bunch of time and made the video a lot shorter and easier for the do it yourselfer.
I replaced my headlight on 2015 jetta without removing bumper or grill, as long as you don't mind having a small hole in the grill,
Adnan - car I have was already damaged - hence needing to replace the headlight LMAO... I don't think more damage to the grill is a concern so you're saying this is possible just by breaking the car a little more?
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I need to remove the driver side headlight assembly on my '012 Jetta, and this video shows me EXACTLY how to do it! Excellente!
(Edited because I mistyped the year of my own damn car. Idiot!)
+That Bob Guy You're welcome!
Love the vault tec tattoo
so I have the 2013 Jetta Hybrid - gotta tell you right now this would have saved me ALOT of time and hassle to replace the DRL if I had found this earlier in the day - needless to say, after my car taking some skin and a little blood, the LED DRLs look epic - next time a bulb goes out, im taking this route and just doin' a mass replace of bulbs - yes, it'll be costly but in the end, I'll like the look.
+Julian Pillars Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
Note to self: these idiots tried to tell me to take the whole bumper off. All you have to do is pull the grill out. Don't let them lie to you!
Clip at 4:12 is something from hell I even broke the damn clip 2011 jetta
I see that this video was published in 2017 but refers to 2011 - 2016 cars. Would this apply to 2017 models as well or is there a different procedure?
+Frank Linsalato The install should be the same or similar. Buy this part on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Like if you’re here trying to replace the driver’s side day light
Is there an easier way to remove the headlight and grill? From what I see, is it necessary to remove the entire front bumper?
Unfortunately you will have to remove the bumper to remove those parts like you see in the video!
You don't have to remove the bumper, in order to get the grill off without getting the bumper off you just have to yank very hard.
no you dont have to remove the bumper ... every time i see people doing this diy on youtube i always say why don you just remove and service engine and trans for god sake!!
Wulffenstein is right. I did the job easily without removing the bumper. Just took the grill off and was able to get the bottom of the light clipped into the top of the bumper without full bumper removal.
Great job...BUT job but you missed showing how to access remove and replace the actual headlight lamp. BTW Current Quote from VW is over $300.00 per side to replace.
+TheHififink Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Does anyone know if the OEM headlight assembly used for the 2016 Passat will fit in a 2013? They look much nicer than the 2013 headlight assembly.
DIY: How to do the absolute most for absolutely no reason!
god i can’t stand complicated youtubers
is this the same for the 2017 wolfsburg jetta tsi
I think the most important thing to note here is this: WTF VW? Take a grill or bumper off to change a daytime running light bulb? Seriously? German engineering used to be the gold standard. This is nuts.
You can’t take the grill screw out though the grill?
How long did it take for guys to remove the bumper from the clips after all screws were taking off i broke my grill retainer trying to take it off god i hate VW
+Suad Ikanovic Not very long - Granted, it depends on skill level. For some, 30 minutes if they take their time. Others, 2 hours to complete the job.
What if you have adaptive cruise control, is there a harness attached to the VW emblem in the grill/bumper? Do I have to get ACC recalibrated if bumper/grill comes off?
+jhamm15 no
are those 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch sockets
Thanks, I wasnt sure how to remove the connector, you showed it nicely 4:07
What? It was from a mile away@
Where can you get the headlights aimed? No one knows how to do it anymore.
You could copy and paste this video as “How to change the daytime running lights on an mk6 Jetta”. Ridiculous. Great video though.
That1Dude HAHAHA THATS WHY IM HERE 😂😂
@@norinokaj2385 Same
Why would you not show the end result..
4:09 is critical
+tiger prodiege Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
How long would you estimate the whole process should take?
Hello,
Installation time can vary as to what tools you have on hand to help you with this project. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
+Sarahi Espino
Sarahi Espino looks like couple hours?
I enjoy my Jetta but now I know I'll probably never own a VW again. People warned me before I leased it that ANY repairs, big or small, would cost me like three times the amount of another vehicle, and I just figured I'd be fine, but of course I've gotten into two accidents in that vehicle alone. Plus VW locks down their parts and has pretty much none available if your vehicle isn't a decade old, removing any ability for you the customer to make repairs. But after seeing this I guess that's why. What an absolute pain :(
Is this really the only way? Wow
Not at all! You only need to take the grill off. I’ve replaced the headlight assembly in less than 20 minutes
Oh this is scary taking the whole Bamber off thanks
Never buying another VW, it's absolute insanity that you have to remove the bumper to get the headlight housing out.
Is A1 auto a reputable site to purchase parts from? Looking to purchase a 2014 Jetta headlight!
+camille warren Thanks for checking us out! As long as your vehicle is listed to fit, the headlights will be a direct replacement of the OE parts. We also back them with our limited lifetime warranty! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or to place an order.
Yes 1a auto is good!!!
That's nuts all for a headlight
+Aaron Dodson Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
So ridiculous how much work to replace a light bulb
God i hate new cars
do you guys have the screws for the mounting brace at :41, i need the ones that secure the headlight in place
+Tramel Thanks for watching, but we do not carry those bolts. 1aauto.com
Do you have a video for a Jetta 2019?
Do not listen to this video! If you take off the black cover that sits on top of the light you can reach the bulbs even with big hands.
masakra, ten reflektor (w tym właśnie xenon) można wyjąć bez ściągana pasa, odchylam grill, odkręcam śruby i popycham reflektor do środka. Strata czasu.
Yeah my daytime running light can be out fuck this I can’t even fit my hand in there like ur supposed to I ain’t doin this shot for sure
OH MY GOD! I am never buying a VW again ever!!! My 1996 Jetta, I just pulled back a cover behind the bulbs and replaced the freaking headlight. What are you people doing??? Engineers smoking crack and laughing at me while designing? "Ha ha," insert German accent here, "She'll have no choice but to take zees to ze dealership for replacements!"
Just to remove the headlight? Unbelievable. Junk box cars.
You didnt need to take all the front of the car to remove the headlight Tf
How? I am doing this today.
How would you do it then
I actually did this today. I actually had too cause it’s locked in by the bumper