Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing tail light bulb -M2-/-M4-
 Note
| Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way. |
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Turn light switch to “0” position. |
Caution
| Danger of damage to component surfaces. |
| When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the
component with commercially available adhesive tape. |
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If needed, apply a narrow screwdriver at opening on side.
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Press off cover -1- in
-direction of arrow-. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -2-. |
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Press catches -3- in direction
of arrows -A-,
-B- and -C-,
respectively. |
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Pull bulb carrier -1- out of
tail light. |
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Pull tail light bulb -1- out of
bulb carrier -2-. |
| Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
Caution
| Risk of damage to the bulb. |
| Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare
fingers. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass
bulb, which vaporise when the bulb is switched on and
cause the glass bulb to cloud over. |
| Wear, for example, clean fabric gloves when
inserting bulbs. |
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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
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Other materials:
Routing and securing lines
Risk of damage to lines
Lines may become damaged by moving or hot components.
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Route lines in their original positions.
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Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to moving or hot
components.
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Checking holding pressure, engine code CWVA
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Pressure tester -VAS 6550-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-3-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-4-
Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Assembly overview - roof grab handle
Note
The assembly overview is shown for the front left roof grab
handle. The assembly overview for the remaining roof grab handle is
analogous.
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Bracket for roof grab handle
Removing and installing
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