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
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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:
Light Alloy Wheels, Preparing
WARNING
Do not repair damaged rims by heating, welding or
adding or removing material.
Do not repair damaged or deformed rims or rims with
cracked or deformed bolt h ...
Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRecycling end-of-life vehicles
Volkswagen has already made provision for you to recycle your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner. The recycling system operating in many European countries will
take back your v ...
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
Fig. 156 In the end face of the
right-hand door: manual lock covered by a rubber seal
Fig. 157 Manually locking the
vehicle with the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If the vehicle has a lock cylinder in the door handle of the front passe ...
