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:
Air recirculation mode
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings General notes
There are different types of air recirculation mode:
Manual
air recirculation mode (heating system, air conditioning (manual), Climatronic).
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Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003
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Apply handbrake.
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Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “P” or “N”.
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Vehicles with manual gearbox, move gear lever to neutral
position.
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Removing and installing C-pillar trim, estate
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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