Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing bulbs in the side turn signals

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Changing a bulb / Changing bulbs in the side turn signals

Fig. 188 Removing the side turn signal bulb

Fig. 189 Side turn signal: changing the bulb

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Depending on the vehicle, the side turn signal may be located in the front wing or in the exterior mirror .

Please contact a qualified workshop to have the side turn signal changed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Turn signal in the front wing

The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.	Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist .
2.	With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front .
3.	Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②.
4.	Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
5.	Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.
6.	Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
7.	Replace the bulb holder.
8.	Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first ③ and push it into the body ④ until you hear that the spring has engaged Ⓑ.

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