A Volkswagen headlight switch is an easily operable twist knob that will turn your headlights on and off. Although it is an often overlooked part of the interior, the headlight switch is essential for night driving. Whether your headlight switch has burnt out or you want to upgrade the switch to allow the use of fog lights, it is a straightforward procedure to replace a Volkswagen headlight switch.
Turn the headlight switch to the off position.
Push the switch in towards the dashboard. The switch will go in anywhere from 3/16-inch to 1/4-inch. The headlight switch has two parts, the inner switch that allows you to choose on/ off and the outer right that sits in place into the dashboard. The center ring will be the part that pushes in.
Twist the switch clockwise until it stops. This will unlock the switch from the dashboard.
Pull the headlight switch straight out of its slot.
Line up the new headlight switch with the slot in the dashboard.
Slide the switch into the slot, then twist it counter-clockwise until it locks in place.
Test the headlight switch.
