Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Remove the Rear Lights from a Volkswagen Polo MK5

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Tail light

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Let's see how to remove the rear lights from a Volkswagen Polo MK5 (or 6R): work from the inside of the tailgate; from the back of the light, rotate the wheel that opens a small service hatch. Inside, you'll find a white pin with a spring around it, which is the fastening mechanism.

Rotate the pin counterclockwise to unscrew it completely (there isn't much space, so some manoeuvring will be necessary). Once the pin is removed, the light will be unlocked.

At this point, gently pull the entire light unit to extract it from the bodywork; disconnect the electrical connector and remove the entire piece.


Posted on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Remove the Rear Bumper of the Volkswagen Polo?
How to Remove the Rear Bumper of the Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5) To remove the rear bumper of the Volkswagen Polo, first remove the rear lights from their housing: open the boot and take off the internal trim panel…
How to Replace the Rear Light Bulbs in the Volkswagen Polo?
How to Replace the Rear Light Bulbs in the Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5) In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the rear light bulbs in the Volkswagen Polo, a very simple and quick operation. First, ensure that the …
How to Remove the Rear Lights on a Volkswagen Polo?
How to Remove the Rear Lights on a Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5) In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the rear lights on a Volkswagen Polo, a very simple and quick operation, to be carried out if you need t…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open the Bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200?

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200, a very simple operation that follows the standard procedure. First, open the vehicle and go to the driver's side, then locate the lever at the lower outer area, just in front of the pedals, and pull it. Next, position yourself in front of the bonnet, locate the second lever above the Mitsubishi logo, and push it to the right, releasing the latch. At this point, you can fully lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos