Purple Xenon Headlight

[Vexed]

I bought the CC repair manual, it looks like there is no option but to remove the front bumper, then remove the headlights... I think I will just take it to my mechanic to replace...

[nat225]

how about thru the fender wheel well? i removed my liner (but golf r) and saw plenty of access.

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[Vexed]

Today I received the genuine Osram Xenarc bulbs that I ordered from PowerBulbs. Comparing them to the bulbs that I bought from Xenoneurope of eBay, the eBay bulbs are 100% fake. It turns out 90% of HID bulbs sold on eBay are fake.
I recommend against buying HID bulbs from eBay. Pay a bit extra and get them from an authorized Osram or Philips dealer.
Unfortunately for me, I discovered that after my eBay order was shipped.

I took the genuine bulbs to my VW specialist, it took him 15 minutes to install both bulbs LOL
They are brighter than the OEM ones.

[Passat R36]

Did he need to take the bumper off?

[Vexed]

Did he need to take the bumper off?

Not at all, I think my hands were too big for the space behind the headlights, and of course, he's done it 100 times before.

[Passat R36]

Seriously how? CC has similar engine bay setup as Passat and I dont see the possibility to change HID bulb without taking off bumper. Did you watch when was changing bulb for you?

[Vexed]

Seriously how? CC has similar engine bay setup as Passat and I dont see the possibility to change HID bulb without taking off bumper. Did you watch when was changing bulb for you?

Yes I was standing there all the time, he just reached to the back of the headlights and replaced them. The one on the driver's side was a bit tricky.
Keep in mind I have the TDI engine, it should be smaller than the V6 I think.