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Replacement of Interior Bulbs with LED Model

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Accessory kit

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Replacing the interior bulbs with LED ones will give the cabin a more technical and modern appearance. The operation is extremely simple and does not require special tools: a plastic lever is sufficient to detach the light units; start with the ceiling lights, first the front and then the rear: pry laterally and along the edges to detach it, remove the original bulbs (T5 fitting) and insert the LED ones, ensuring correct polarity (if it does not light up, remove it and rotate it 180°); reattach the light unit.

Move on to the courtesy lights under the sun visor (driver and passenger side): detach the light unit and remove the bulb; insert the LED ones ensuring correct polarity (if it does not light up, remove it and rotate it 180°); reattach the light unit.

Repeat the same operation for the bulb in the scuff plate area, on both the driver and passenger sides (be careful when removing the plastic cover of the bulb holder).

Similarly, replace the bulb in the glove compartment (a screwdriver with a bent tip may be useful to detach the bulb holder).


Updated on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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