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How to replace the rear light bulbs of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Tail light bulb

Today's step-by-step instructions will show us how to disassemble and replace the rear headlight bulbs of the Volkswagen Golf. First, we open the rear trunk door and start removing the side interior lining; then we unscrew the plastic nuts of the headlight to detach and remove it, also disconnecting the electrical connector of the bulbs, as shown in the video. At this point, we remove the headlight from the outside, replacing the brake lights; we remove the plastic cover of the inner panel to access the other lights, replacing them if necessary!

Posted on 23 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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