My handbook says to take it to the dealer, but I don't want to pay that much and I know I can do it my self, I just can seem to get the bulb out.How do I change my headlights in my 2004 Jetta.?
if you have gotten to the bulb already, you are more than halfway done with the job!
there is a ring that holds the bulb in place. if you are standing in front of the car, grab the ring and twist it counter clockwise (righty tighty lefty loosy), the bulb has a rubber seal aound the base the fits pretty snug in the headlight housing, so you may need to wiggle it loose a little before it will pop out. the socket is held onto the bulb with a clip, you will need to pry it back a bit, but not too far that it bends or breaks off. (i broke the tab off one of my headlight socket and had to splice a new socket...big pain in the butt)
make sure you do not touch the glass of the new bulb! the oils from your fingers could seriously shorten the lifespan of the bulb.
good luck!
