Tom's Golf, Jetta, and New Beetle Repairs and Info
The rear of the bulb. The electrical connection is just a couple of tabs.
Remember not to touch the new bulb. It is pressurized quartz, and oil from your fingers can cause the bulb to burst when it is turned on.
Getting the bulb into place without touching anything is difficult. If you touch the bulb, wipe it clean with a clean cloth. Do not scratch the bulb.
Note the alignment tab on the flange of the bulb base. The tab is facing up in this photo. Verify the tab's alignment by looking at the mount (on the car) before installing the bulb.
