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2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement

What you need

  1. 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Locate tail light compartment: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • On the driver's side of the vehicle's rear cargo area, locate the rectangular tail light compartment cover.

  2. 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Remove cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using your fingers, gently pull the cover away from the compartment.

  3. 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Locate the light bulb assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • With the cover removed, locate the light bulb assembly.

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to release the locking tab.

  4. 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Remove the light bulb assembly: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Pull gently to remove the light bulb assembly.

    • The assembly will remain connected to the vehicle via the wiring harness.

  5. 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Locate the light bulb: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the assembly so that the smaller tail light bulb and larger fog light bulb are visible.

  6. 2008-2013 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Remove the tail light bulb: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using your fingers, gently pull the tail light bulb out of the socket.

    • Insert a new replacement light bulb into the tail light socket.

    • Excess force may cause light bulbs to break.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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