Repair 7

2003 Jetta How to Replace a Cracked Headlight Cover

A cracked headlight cover is a noticeable and common cosmetic problems. While its really not a safety concern, its still something you may want to fix so your Jetta can looks its best. Unfortunately, unlike with other cars, you cannot replace just the cover. Instead you have to replace the entire headlight.

Instructions

1

Press down on the snap on the back of the front grill, then remove it.

2

Remove the front bumper. Five visible bolts are located where the grill was, and one is behind the grill on the left and right of the bumper. Unscrew them and the four bolts in each wheel well. Once you do that, the bumper will lift right off.

3

Unscrew the four screws holding your headlight in. Theres two at the top, and two at the bottom.

4

Pull the headlight out.

5

Remove the wire plug. It should pull out fairly easily, but if not, press into the hole on the top of the plug with a screwdriver.

6

Plug the wire plug into the connector on the back of your new headlight.

7

Put the headlight screws back in.

8

Slide the bumper back into place and replace all of the bolts.

9

Put the front grill back in place, and put the tab you removed firmly back into place.