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How to Replace the Rear Light on a Volkswagen Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta A4, MK 4 - Years 1998-2005
Part: Tail light

If you need to replace a light in the rear light cluster of this vehicle, follow the instructions provided below and in the video. After opening the boot, locate the light to be removed and open the plastic panel directly behind it in the boot lining. Inside the compartment, you will find the optical unit containing the bulbs, which you can remove and replace one by one. After that, reattach the optical unit and close the plastic cover of the boot lining.

Updated on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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