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Volkswagen Jetta Headlights Q. Hi Vincent, I have a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS that is in need of a new headlight assembly. The lens has had a hole in it for about four years so the assembly is now getting rusty and I constantly have to replace the bulbs. However assembly and repair at a shop is expensive. Is the replacement of the assembly something I can do myself? 1997 Volkswagen Jetta 4 cylinder Manual transmission 79,000 miles Fuel Injection P/S, A/C, Cruise control Please advise. Thanks! Mary

A. How about I tell you how to do it and you decide if it's something you can do?

Removing and Installing Headlight Housing:

1. Remove radiator grille.
2. Disconnect headlight multi-point connector.
3. Remove securing screws (arrows) and remove headlight housing forward.
4. Install in reverse order of removal.