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Replacing the front fog lights of the Volkswagen Golf

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

Today's guide will show you how to remove and replace the front fog lights or their bulbs on the Volkswagen Golf. In this video, we will see the disassembly operation with the bumper removed; first, remove the small plastic grille of the fog light, then undo the fixing screws to remove the light unit, as illustrated in the video. At this point, disconnect the electrical connector to remove and replace the bulb with a new one, replacing the entire fog light unit if necessary; apply the reverse procedure for reassembly!

Updated on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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