How do you replace the low beam headlights on a 1996 Passat?

just behind the headlamp lens assemblies you'll find little plastic doors that you open to access the bulbs,.... pay attention to the location of the lowbeam bulb lens before you open the doors or you'll be replacing the highbeam bulbs. it's straighforward from there--just unplug the old bulb, plug in the new one and shut the little plastic door.