How to fit our brand new T6.1 headlight upgrade to your VW Transporter.  To find out more about our T6.1 Headlight upgrades visit our Lighting Upgrades page.

How to Upgrade Your VW T6.1 with New Daytime Running Lights

We’ve put together this quick guide to help you fit a new set of upgraded daytime running lights to your VW T6.1.

This is a pretty quick and easy upgrade, and will help you see and be seen while you’re driving your Transporter, especially in poor weather or at night. We'll walk you through the installation process step-by-step, to make it easy to upgrade to your T6.1’s lighting system.

Step 1: Understanding the options

Before diving into the installation process, you’ll want to take a look at the different options available.

There are two versions of upgraded headlamps available here at Just Kampers. You can either go with gloss black, or gunmetal grey.

Both units work exactly the same, but have a different colour on the interior of the headlight, so your choice will come down to which suits your Transporter the best.  

Step 2: Removing the bumper

To access and replace the headlamps, you'll need to remove the front bumper. Start by removing the poppers from the top of the bumper and then remove the screws which are underneath it and on the sides of the wheel well.

Take your time to ensure all fixings are removed without causing damage to the bumper, and set the screws aside as you’ll need them later when it’s time to put the bumper back on!

Step 3: Disconnecting the grille

With the bumper removed, you'll gain access to the clips and fixings holding the grille in place. Carefully detach the grille from the bumper, ensuring not to damage anything as you do so.

If your vehicle has front parking sensors and fog lights, remember to disconnect the multi-plug before proceeding.

Again, set all of the fixings and clips to one side, so you can reattach the grille later on.

Step 4: Unbolting the original headlamps

Once the grille is removed, you can access the screws holding the headlamps in place.

Use a screwdriver to remove the top and bottom fixings of the headlamp, and be cautious when unplugging the headlamp connectors to avoid any damage to the wiring.

You won’t need to keep hold of your original headlamp fixings, as you’ll get new ones with your upgraded headlamps.

Step 5: Installing the New Headlamps

With the old headlamps removed, it's time to install the upgraded versions!

Start by plugging in the connectors and positioning the headlamps correctly so they line up and sit in the aperture nicely. Secure the headlamps in place by reattaching the top and bottom fixings using the screws provided. Take this opportunity to make sure that your new headlights are working correctly before you put everything else back together. If you run into any unexpected issues, then get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.

Step 6: Reassembling the bumper

Once the new headlamps are installed and you’re happy with how they're working, it's time to reassemble the bumper.

Carefully align the front bumper with the vehicle's body and reattach all poppers, screws, and fixings. Luckily, you set them all aside carefully earlier!

Make sure that everything is securely in place before you move on to the final step.

Step 7: Testing and final adjustments

Before hitting the road, it's crucial to test the functionality of the new headlamps. Double-check that all lights, including daytime running lights and sequential indicators, are working correctly.

Make any necessary adjustments to their alignment, to make sure that you can see the road ahead clearly and won’t be dazzling other road users.

Step 8: Enjoy!

With your VW T6.1 equipped with upgraded headlamps, your Transporter will look even cooler and you’ll have an easier time seeing and being seen on the road.

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