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2011 Volkswagen Eos Headlight Bulb Replacement

Use this guide to correctly replace the...

iFixit Library Volkswagen Eos Easy 15 - 20 minutes Guide 145840

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Use this guide to correctly replace the headlight bulbs on a 2011 Volkswagen Eos. Before using this guide be sure to have nitrile gloves on to prevent the oils on your hand from transferring to the new bulbs. The oils will heat faster than the glass, causing the glass to shatter once the bulb is turned on.

Step 1

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Open the hood latch.

Step 2

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Pull the lever up to unlatch the hood.

Step 3

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Pull up the retainer clip, pushing up towards the front of the car.

Step 4

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Remove the plastic cover and place it off to the side.

Step 5

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Unscrew the bulb casing.

Step 6

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Pull the non-functional halogen bulb from the casing. This may take considerable force.
Be sure to have nylon gloves for this step!

Step 7

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Insert the new halogen bulb into the casing.

Step 8

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Insert bulb casing back into the socket.

Step 9

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Place the plastic cover back into the clips.

Step 10

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Close retainer clip by pushing down towards the bottom of the car to secure.