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How to Repair the Light Switch on a VW Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Instrument panel light

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Today, you will learn how to repair the interior light switch on the Volkswagen Golf mk6. The first step is to remove the interior light. Use a plastic tool to pry it off. Once the cover is removed, take out the two internal screws using a 12 mm star screwdriver.

Now, extract the light from its housing. Once you determine that the issue with the switch is its internal body, remove it and insert a new one. Then, refit the light into its housing, tighten the screws, and replace the cover.


Updated on 6 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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