Headlight removal?

[orsegtsport]

Hi guys, looking for a bit of help. I got all excited about fitting my new projector headlights (Angel Eyes) to my GT Sport on the weekend, but ended up very disappointed as I couldn't work out how to get the factory lights out.

I removed the obvious bolt at the top, but there seems to be fastening points on the bottom which, it appears, cannot be accessed without dismantling the entire front end of the car?

Surely I don't have to remove the entire front bumper just to get headlights out?

[Maverick]

Hi guys, looking for a bit of help. I got all excited about fitting my new projector headlights (Angel Eyes) to my GT Sport on the weekend, but ended up very disappointed as I couldn't work out how to get the factory lights out.

I removed the obvious bolt at the top, but there seems to be fastening points on the bottom which, it appears, cannot be accessed without dismantling the entire front end of the car?

Surely I don't have to remove the entire front bumper just to get headlights out?

From what I've seen of the headlights there is a attachment that goes down the front of the chassis which will mean front bumper removal.

There is a how to on golfmkv.com from memory.

[Been DUBBED]

Sorry to disappoint mate but you will have to remove the front bumper its not to hard just the obvious screws you can see on top then all under neath, then inside the wheel arch good luck.

[orsegtsport]

Thanks guys, I don't suppose you have a link to that 'how to'? I'm reluctant to take on the job without some instructions.

[Mischa]

Thanks guys, I don't suppose you have a link to that 'how to'? I'm reluctant to take on the job without some instructions.

i put the relevant articles from the vw workshop manual into a doc for ya. first remove the grille, then the bumper skin, then the headlights. its all in this doc. www.mediafire.com/?4yx7mgmsyxx

[OilBurna]

mischa you don't have one for the passat b6 by any chance - thanks

[Greg Roles]

Hey mate!

Only just noticed your delimma, sorry!

Good to see Misch to the rescue!

Nice co-operation guys, that's what i like to see!

I "thought" you were "cutting back" on mods

[BarneyBoy]

Good to see Misch to the rescue!

Nice co-operation guys, that's what i like to see!

It's great when you kids play nice like this!

[Logzy]

i put the relevant articles from the vw workshop manual into a doc for ya. first remove the grille, then the bumper skin, then the headlights. its all in this doc. www.mediafire.com/?4yx7mgmsyxx

very useful.

[OzDJ]

i put the relevant articles from the vw workshop manual into a doc for ya. first remove the grille, then the bumper skin, then the headlights. its all in this doc. www.mediafire.com/?4yx7mgmsyxx

I've been looking for these instructions, too. THANK YOU!

DJ
MOBLOG: http://phlog.net/user/OzDJ

[OzDJ]

Hi guys, looking for a bit of help. I got all excited about fitting my new projector headlights (Angel Eyes) to my GT

As a fellow GT Sport owner I'd really like to see what these look like installed and operational. So don't hold back with the digital camera mmmmkay? And, as a mechanical skills-challenged owner, some feedback on the install process would also be greatly appreciated.

Where did you source your new headlight assemblies from? Parts4Euro or elsewhere?

Thanks again

DJ
MOBLOG: http://phlog.net/user/OzDJ

[orsegtsport]

You da man Mischa!

Greg, I am cutting back on the mods (well I'm trying desperately hard to ignore those little voices in my head anyway ) , but I've actually had these sitting here for 6 weeks now waiting to be installed.

I got them from ebay (yeah, yeah I know) but they seem to be of decent quality, and I reckon they'll look biz when fitted. I've also got some black LED tails fitted already which I really like the look of too. I'll post pics when I get the headlights installed.

[Mischa]

You da man Mischa!

Greg, I am cutting back on the mods (well I'm trying desperately hard to ignore those little voices in my head anyway ) , but I've actually had these sitting here for 6 weeks now waiting to be installed.

I got them from ebay (yeah, yeah I know) but they seem to be of decent quality, and I reckon they'll look biz when fitted. I've also got some black LED tails fitted already which I really like the look of too. I'll post pics when I get the headlights installed.

sell me your old tail lights? i wanna make a mega dark tinted show set only takes less than a minute to swap tail lights which is nice.

[OzDJ]

....only takes less than a minute to swap tail lights which is nice....

How much hyperbole is in that comment?

I'd also like to throw on tinted rears, but have been wondering about the degree of difficulty involved. Is it really a couple of minutes per side?

Thanks

DJ
MOBLOG: http://phlog.net/user/OzDJ

[Mischa]

How much hyperbole is in that comment?

I'd also like to throw on tinted rears, but have been wondering about the degree of difficulty involved. Is it really a couple of minutes per side?

Thanks

DJ
MOBLOG: http://phlog.net/user/OzDJ

Pull back the carpet behind the tail lights. undo two bolts on each light. use a flathead screwdriver to pull out the cables and you're done . id say 42 - 45 seconds per side