2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement Use this guide to replace a tail light bulb on a 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
INTRODUCTION The 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf tail light bulbs may burn out over time. This replacement guide will instruct users how to locate, remove, and replace these light bulbs.
TOOLS: Flathead Screwdriver (1)
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
Step 1 — Locate tail light compartment
On the driver's side of the vehicle's rear cargo area, locate the rectangular tail light compartment cover.
Using your fingers, gently pull the cover away from the compartment.
Step 2 — Remove cover
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
Step 3 — Locate the light bulb assembly
With the cover removed, locate the light bulb assembly.
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the locking tab.
Pull gently to remove the light bulb assembly.
Step 4 — Remove the light bulb assembly
The assembly will remain connected to the vehicle via the wiring harness.
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
Step 5 — Locate the light bulb
Turn the assembly so that the smaller tail light bulb and larger fog light bulb are visible.
Using your fingers, gently pull the tail light bulb out of the socket.
Insert a new replacement light bulb into the tail light socket.
Step 6 — Remove the tail light bulb
Excess force may cause light bulbs to break.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-29 04:01:56 AM.
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement Use this guide to replace a tail light bulb on a 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Written By: Jeffrey Jacquin
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www.iFixit.com
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
INTRODUCTION The 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf tail light bulbs may burn out over time. This replacement guide will instruct users how to locate, remove, and replace these light bulbs.
TOOLS: Flathead Screwdriver (1)
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
Step 1 — Locate tail light compartment
On the driver's side of the vehicle's rear cargo area, locate the rectangular tail light compartment cover.
Using your fingers, gently pull the cover away from the compartment.
Step 2 — Remove cover
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
Step 3 — Locate the light bulb assembly
With the cover removed, locate the light bulb assembly.
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the locking tab.
Pull gently to remove the light bulb assembly.
Step 4 — Remove the light bulb assembly
The assembly will remain connected to the vehicle via the wiring harness.
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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement
Step 5 — Locate the light bulb
Turn the assembly so that the smaller tail light bulb and larger fog light bulb are visible.
Using your fingers, gently pull the tail light bulb out of the socket.
Insert a new replacement light bulb into the tail light socket.
Step 6 — Remove the tail light bulb
Excess force may cause light bulbs to break.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-29 04:01:56 AM.
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