How To Replace Daytime Running Lights on a VW Jetta or Passat

How To Replace Daytime Running Lights on a VW Jetta or Passat

We received a comment on our headlight video asking for this procedure. This involves replacing the Daytime Running Light (DRL) bulb on a most VW Passats from 2012-Present or most VW Jettas from 2011-Present. The steps are similar to other VW models. Be sure to subscribe, and comment if you have a video suggestion!

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Zsolt Rolinek says:

Doesn’t work in 2013 Jettas either no panel

Michael Mustic says:

It’s easier to just remove the headlight.

ken bennett says:

Is way you change the headlight to

Mark Williams says:

THANK YOU! A very informative video.

Brian Noh says:

Thank you.

Not your fault. What an absolutely stupid design! The light bulb is not meant to be replaced by a normal sized hand.

markdandresen says:

Great video! It's okay to touch the bulb with fingers and not wearing a glove?

ChumleyEX says:

Thank you Sir!

Stan A. says:

Hear me! Whoever designed this is a being of true evil… with tiny hands! This video helped me greatly, but I have a couple of pointers of my own: (1) It's easier to loosen the screw if you turn the wheel the other way, otherwise the screwdriver won't fit, (2) Have a headlamp handy. Even with abundance of ambient light this was a must for me, (3) The "V" seating must be turned before it can be removed, (4) The bulb is easier to insert with one hand, hope you are good with your fingers… (5) Don't drop the bulb, it will not come out under the car, (6) I imagine that (like me) it will take you 30 minutes with first bulb and 5 minutes with the second.

Mayank Parekh says:

Thanks, you are cool.

Raof KGN says:

what about cc ?? how do I change DRL bulb ??

Frank McClintock says:

Any idea on how to replace the daytime light, passenger side, on a 2016 Caravelle?

Manpreet Singh says:

thanks buddy….

JT Pedersen says:

Does NOT work on 2011 Jettas. Not sure when VW made the changes (access panel in wheel well), but they're not on an '11. Two aids really help though. Use need nose pliers to reach and apply the twisting force necessary for removal. Then, before inserting the new bulb, spritz WD-40 around the perimeter of the socket (not in the center/contacts area). Insert bulb, then insert socket into car. the WD-40, also with needle nose pliers again if necessary, makes it far easier to twist back into place.

asalazar40 says:

NOT similar for 2013 VW CC…. there is no plastic shield under the fender liner….so what to do???

Ian R. Gordon says:

I like how VW made all their vehicles so modular so its pretty easy to replace parts that commonly go out or "break".

Idtelos says:

The passenger's side is a pain in the ass since there is very little space to get to it.

G UNIT RESPECT says:

my day time running lights are at the bottom where the lane switching lights are, how do I get there pal

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