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How do you replace the antenna of the Volkswagen Golf?

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Antenna

It will be possible to replace the antenna of the Volkswagen Golf by grabbing the old component that is connected to its housing, so that it can be rotated counterclockwise: once this operation has been carried out, it will be possible to completely remove the old antenna in order to position the new one. The new antenna can now be screwed in so that it is fixed to its housing: once the installation is completed, it will be possible to start the car to verify that the device functions correctly.

Posted on 1 August 2025 by ScegliAuto

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