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
A normal flat s ...
Other materials:
A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch -F23
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
...
Releasing and Disassembly Contact Housings, General Information
Note
Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
system. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair
Information“.
Always use the release tools intended for the ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Rear towing eye
→ Driving tips when towing
Comply with any legal requirements when towing and tow starting.
For t ...
