Low beam lamp for Volkswagen Polo

Most often, problems with dipped beam on a Volkswagen Polo arise due to a bulb burnout. In this case, it is necessary to replace the lighting elements. This is easy to do, given the convenient access to the rear of the headlights. The main thing is to know the various nuances of this operation and strictly follow the procedure.

Replacement procedure

1. Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. It is best to put it on a rag that is not folded in several layers.
2. Disconnect the terminal block from the base. This is done very simply - pull it towards you, slightly shaking to the right and left. Strongly loosen is not necessary, the part will quickly succumb. Remove the wiring harness from the lamp terminals.
3. Remove the rubber plug.
   
   
   
   Pull out the tab of the plug.
   
   
   
   Remove the rubber plug.
4. Now we have access to the spring retainer. You just need to pull it towards you and it will release.
   
   
5. Press on the end of the spring clip.
6. From the hooks, remove the latch from the hook.
7. Carefully remove the old light bulb, in place of which you need to install a new one. We carry out the substitution with gloves so as not to touch the glass. Otherwise, you may leave greasy marks on the lamp. If you touch the glass during operation, simply wipe the flask with alcohol.
8. Remove the headlight bulb from the headlight housing.
9. We install the base, fixing it with a spring. We put the duster in place. After that, we put the block on the contacts.

This operation takes no more than 15 minutes. An experienced craftsman will have time to change both bulbs in the headlights during this time.

Replacing the low beam bulb with the latest Polo

Since 2015, Volkswagen has been releasing a restyled Polo sedan. Here, for easy removal of the lamp, you will need to disassemble the entire headlight. To do this, use a Torx T27 key. The algorithm of actions involves the following steps:

1. Use a wrench to unscrew the two bolts holding the headlight.
   
   
   
   Disconnect the plug.
   
   
   
   Headlamp fixing screws.
   
   
   
   We use a Torx key.
2. Now you need to gently pull the headlight towards you to remove it from the latches.
   
   
   
   Click on the headlight from inside the engine compartment.
   
   The first plastic retainer.
   
   
   
   Second plastic clip.
3. Remove the rubber boot. Remove the protective cover and you will see the lamp socket.
4. Turn the bulb holder half a turn counterclockwise. After that, it should be easily removed from the headlight. The socket has a convenient handle for turning counterclockwise.
5. Remove the burnt out light bulb and replace it with a new one.

Putting it up in the reverse order.

Lamp Type

Before proceeding with the replacement, you must select a lamp. H4 double filament halogen bulbs are used. They differ from single-core base, on which there are three contacts. Since 2015, H7 bulbs have been used (please note).

H4 lamps - until 2015.

H7 lamps - since 2015.

Such lamps are widely distributed, so there will be no problems with their acquisition. It is better to choose elements with a power of 50-60 W, designed for 1500 hours of operation. The brightness value in such lamps reaches 1550 lm.

Light bulbs that emit a pale blue light should be avoided. If in dry weather they illuminate the space well, then in snow and rain this brightness will not be enough. Therefore, it is better to choose the usual "halogen".

Sultan chose

Many motorists choose domestic-made light bulbs from the Mayak company. This is a good option at an affordable price.

Lamps "Mayak" of the ULTRA H4 series with a power of 60/55 W.

It is advisable to buy two lamps and change a pair. This is due to two reasons:

1. Bulbs from different manufacturers often differ in brightness and softness of light. Therefore, when installing a new lighting element, you may notice that the headlights shine differently.
2. Since the lamps have the same resource, the second headlight will soon go out after the first. In order not to wait for this moment, it is better to carry out a simultaneous replacement.

   In order not to climb under the hood again after about half a month, it is better to immediately change both low beams.