How to remove these bulbs in H7 headlights

[RobFlynn]

I’ve got myself some H7 headlights. Most bulbs present but want to see what they are /potentially refresh before fitting. Easier now than later. Question: How do the main, dipped and DRLs come out? New to H7s - don’t want to break anything thing!

 

[Sackmycook]

The DRL's are a quarter turn anti-clockwise, hold the black fin thing. It may be connected with wires if the later version.....

 

[RobFlynn]

The DRL's are a quarter turn anti-clockwise, hold the black fin thing. It may be connected with wires if the later version.....

Thanks! They feel like they are going to break/shouldn’t turn - but they do! No bulbs in there. What should they be?

 

[RobFlynn]

What bulbs for DRL and what bulbs for side lights, and how do the main and dipped come out?

 

[Sackmycook]

What bulbs for DRL and what bulbs for side lights, and how do the main and dipped come out?

If you do a search, there is a thread detailing the bulb for each headlight somewhere.....

 

[Sackmycook]

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Post in thread 'T6 H7 Bulbs'

30 Apr 2025

DRLs: Another vote for Twenty20 from ABD.

H7: Philips ExtremePro 150 (if they still do them or similar) give uprated output with OEM lifespan.

That is very good quality control. I think that Philips probably lead the field in lab work and attention to detail. I suspect that might be why bulb manufacture has improved particularly geometry and consistency which led the way for the EU to accept certain LED bulbs to have the OK for certain replacement with normal halogen bulbs. So some vehicles and Philips and Osram certain certificated LED bulbs can be used as replacements We...

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This may help too

 

[RobFlynn]

If you do a search, there is a thread detailing the bulb for each headlight somewhere.....

Looked the other week and couldn’t find anything. Found lots about LED mind.

 

[RobFlynn]

Are we saying that the Twenty20 option is best for DRL?

 

[Sackmycook]

Here

Volkswagen Transporter T6 Bulb/Lamp Types

27 Jul 2016

Listing of all lamp types for current T6 lineup including Kombi, California, Caravelle & Gen 6

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• bulb bulb list california caravelle h4 bulbs h4 headlamp h7 bulbs h7 headlamp headlights kombi led headlights transporter volkswagen
• VW T6 Vehicle Information

 

[RobFlynn]

Here

Volkswagen Transporter T6 Bulb/Lamp Types

27 Jul 2016

Listing of all lamp types for current T6 lineup including Kombi, California, Caravelle & Gen 6

• Pauly
• bulb bulb list california caravelle h4 bulbs h4 headlamp h7 bulbs h7 headlamp headlights kombi led headlights transporter volkswagen
• VW T6 Vehicle Information

Amazing. Thank you!

 

[RobFlynn]

I don’t know how I didn’t find this when searching on here but found it via google: H7 Headlamp - changing H7 bulb
The last part of my puzzle answered.