Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 184 On the side of the luggage compartment: removing the tail light cluster
Fig. 185 Tail light cluster: removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail light cluster
| 1. | Follow the instructions on the checklist . |
| 2. | Open the tailgate . |
| 3. | Turn the sash fastener (arrow) in the side trim of the luggage compartment to the side. |
| 4. | Hold the sash fastener and pull out the pre-cut cover in the side trim. |
| 5. | Push together the catches on the connector and pull out the connector. |
| 6. | Unscrew the securing bolts by hand . |
| 7. | Carefully pull the tail light cluster to the rear to remove it from the body. Place it on a clean, smooth surface. |
Changing the bulb
| 7. | To release the bulb holder, push the tabs and ② in the direction of the arrows. |
| 8. | Remove the bulb holder from the tail light cluster. |
| 9. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. |
| 10. | Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster. All release tabs must click into place. |
Fitting the tail light cluster
| 11. | Carefully put the tail light cluster into the opening in the body. |
| 12. | Use one hand to hold the tail light cluster in the fitting position while using the other hand to screw the securing bolt firmly back on . |
| 13. | Check that the tail light cluster is positioned correctly and securely. |
| 14. | Connect the connector to the bulb holder until it engages. |
| 15. | Fit the side trim back into the luggage compartment. |
| 16. | Close the tailgate . |
Changing bulbs in the front bumper
Fig. 182 In the front bumper,
right-hand side: removing the cover and headlight
Fig. 183 In the front bumper,
right-hand side: removing the cover and headlight
First read and observe the intro ...
Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Fig. 186 In the rear bumper:
number plate light
Fig. 187 Number plate light:
removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
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Other materials:
General Information
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rubber hoses and
shrink tubing will be offered as replacement parts.
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Diagonal Washouts
Diagonal wear spots on tires
Diagonal wear spots run at an angle of approximately 45°
with respect to the plane of circumference.
They usually occur once, but may also occur several times
along the tire circumference.
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Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Reconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure on the tyre
pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPA) and lower:
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately
with the breakdown set.
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