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Replacing the Front Indicator Bulb on Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat B6, 3C - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Side marker bulb

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On the Volkswagen Passat B6, the front indicator lamp is located at the bottom of the bumper, above the lower grille. Inside this grille, you will see a side screw that you need to unscrew.

Once done, remove the grille. This allows you to reach behind the lamp and slightly unscrew the connector with the indicator bulb, pulling it out of its housing.

Extract the bulb from the connector and insert the new one, then reverse the process by refitting the bulb in the lamp and finally screwing the grille back on. All done! As you can see, this is a very simple operation.


Updated on 17 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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