Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Changing bulbs in the front bumper
Fig. 236 In the front right wheel housing liner: changing a bulb in the headlight
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsBefore changing the bulb in the left-hand headlight, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Before changing the bulb in the right-hand headlight, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist. |
| 2. | Turn the steering so that the wheel on the affected side of the vehicle is centred. If necessary, start the engine to do this. Then stop the engine again and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock. |
| 3. | Carefully prise off the cover in the wheel housing liner in the direction of the arrow using the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle toolkit . |
| 4. | Release the connector and pull it off. |
| 5. | Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb. |
| 6. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. The bulb and bulb holder are a single unit. |
| 7. | Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. |
| 8. | Connect the connector to the bulb holder ②. The connector should click into place. |
| 9. | Fit the cover in the wheel housing liner . |
There are various types of headlight, so the position and design of covers, bulbs and bulb holders may vary from those shown in the illustrations.
It is not possible to change the LEDs in lights with LED technology. Proceed to a qualified workshop.
Changing bulbs in xenon headlights
Fig. 235 In the engine compartment: ① cover
in left-hand xenon headlight, ② cornering light, ③ turn signal, ④ side light and
daytime running light
First read and observe the introductory ...
Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster in the tailgate
Fig. 237 In the tailgate: removing the
cover
Fig. 238 In the tailgate: removing the
bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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Other materials:
Exploded view - mechatronic unit
1 -
Bolt
For securing mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- on
gearbox housing.
Qty 3, M8 x 35
Always renew after removing.
Specified torque and tightening sequence
→ Fig.
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First aid
In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes,
wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye
specialist.
In the event of contact with the skin, remove wetted
clothing and wash the affected skin with copi ...
Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, with headlight washer system
1 -
Right spray jet
Versions with right washer jet heater element -Z21-
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Adjusting
→ Chapter
2 -
Left spray jet
Ver ...
