The headlight bulb socket takes 1/4 turn to remove and it is virtually impossible to get your fingers into the socket on the passenger side. I found that by using a "oxygen sensor socket" which should be available at any parts store, you can put it over the light socket and turn. Same for replacement. Very important: note position of bulb socket (keyed) when you remove it so you can get it back in correctly. Just take your time, it isn't "easy".
Recently replaced the passenger side headlight bulb on a 2000 Passat. Remove the air induction housing and the bulb can be accessed quite easily. No need for any special tools. Today of course the driver side bulb blew. Remove the black rubber cap on the back of the assembly and access the bulb for replacement. The bulb cost $16 at Auto zone. Twice the cost of the first one at O'briens auto store. O'briens did not have one in stock and I got stuck.
To add just a bit of detail to the suggestion above, the air induction housing is held in place by two Phillips head screws where it meets the front grill. Remove those screws and then the "mouth" of the intake can be freed and set aside. Then wiggle the main tube of the induction housing free. It is held on by friction alone and will slide off (upwards) with some patience and wiggling.
Final note is that the main headlights are the outboard ones and the fog lights the inner ones.
USER NOTE: PERFECT DESCRIPTION ... took only 5 mins to replace ... THANKS!!
How do I remove the headlight unit on a V6 TDI Passat year 2000?
go to back of headlight assembly and twist it out.
you can go to your local autoparts store and they can help you replace the light
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The bulbs unscrew from the back of the light assy. sometimes you have to remove it to get to the back.
Order replace done
The filter is behind the left headlight, Take the ducting off and get to the filter to change it.
Remove the wiring harness from your 2000 Kia headlight. Remove the headlight assembly retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new headlight assembly.
There are actually two ABS fuses on a 2000 Passat. One is located under the hood and one is in the main fuse block which is under the dash.
you can go through the bottom of the car and try to reach in and twist it off. Or you can open the hood and unscrew it.