Passat Upper

By Chuck On March 10, 2010 Under International Truck Parts

Passat Upper
How do I replace the entire headlamp on my 1997 VW Passat?

I unscrewed the top two screws, but can't get to the lower ones. I am assuming I need to take off the upper piece of the bumper, but can't figure it out. Please help.

Thanks!

Yes undo the bolts above the light, which should loosen off the metal running across the top of radiator, unattach the various wires that are attached then carefully push the light out from engine bay forward. If it is still 'stuck fast' check for any secondary fixing points, i think there are 4 in total.(2Xbolts & 2Xscrews?) You shouldnt have to remove the bumper!
You will have to be abit brutal to get the old one out, especially if the indicator is seperate (It may help to unclip that 1st & remove too so you can see around the side!) Putting the new one back in is more straight forward, just remember where the bolts go back!
I had to take the headlamp out of my '95 Audi which is pretty much the same as the passat!
Goodluck!

So you just made the decision to buy a used car and you are caught between two choices; and these choices give you good reason to be caught between the two! So how can you know which one will be the better deal? Well, I'd say it boils down to the engine. No one wants to buy a used car with an engine that sucks! So which one will be the better one; the Volvo engine or the VW engine?

Well let's look at the details for both of them. Firstly we have a Volvo engines in a used car which is just the same as saying a used Volvo engine! There are many available used Volvo engines for cars and trucks with low mileages and great warranty. Additionally, there is also gasoline or diesel engines available! Now let's look at the Volkswagen. Volkswagens are known for their quality performance, compact design and also the benefit of having great fuel economy.

But have you decided on what type of car in each brand that you are interested in? Well if not, here are two great vehicles you might want to feast your eyes on: the Volvo S40 versus the VW Passat! I know what you are thinking! That is exactly what you were battling in your mind, with your wife or husband as well as other family members!

To be more specific, we will be looking at a 2008 Volvo S40 versus a 2008 VW Passat. As was noted earlier, the used engine is the most important aspect we will be discussing. This Volvo engine also has a great fuel economy but not as great as the VW engine. While its fuel economy is 20 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on highways, the Passat has the upper hand as its fuel economy is 21 miles per gallon while running in the city and on highways, 29 miles per gallon! But what about the fuel it uses you might ask? That should contribute to a difference. Well both vehicles use petrol as their source of fuel.

Now that I think I have been able to aid in your decision, you should also take into consideration that this Volvo costs approximately $19,000 while the Passat is $17,000. So again we see that the VW engine is cheaper, more reliable and safe. But there are also downsides to this used vehicle as well. At times the parts are usually hard to find. But don't worry with finding a used VW engine or one for a Volvo because the World Wide Web has made it much easier in locating all types of used engines.

Generally speaking, the used VW engine is much smaller than the Volvo's which proves as a great asset as it can be stressed more and is cheaper to maintain. But if you have a need for speed, your choice would have to be the used Volvo engine.

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