Removal and installation switches (VW Golf 4)

Warning: When the battery is disconnected, the contents of the memory cells, such as the radio code, are erased. Without the code, the radio can only be reconnected by the manufacturer.

Warning: Before removing any switch, remove the ground cable from the battery and reconnect it to the battery only after the switch is installed.

Light switch

1. Set the light switch control knob to position 0.



2. Press the light switch handle (arrow 1). In this position, turn it clockwise (arrow 2) and remove the light switch from the instrument panel (arrow 3).

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

4. Connect the electrical connector to the light switch.



5. Insert the light switch into the instrument panel socket, then press it (arrow 1) and simultaneously turn it clockwise (arrow 2). This will lower both hooks of the switch.



6. Press the light switch handle (arrow 3) until the switch is firmly fixed in the instrument panel.

Headlight range control/instrument panel light intensity control

Warning: To avoid scratching the instrument panel when removing the switch, tape the area around the switch.

1. Using a thin screwdriver blade, pry the switch housing out of the instrument panel.

2. When installing the switch, press it into the instrument panel until it locks firmly into place.

Window switches

The window lift switches on the driver's door are made as a block. If there is a fault, the entire block must be replaced.

Driver's door

1. Using a thin screwdriver blade, slide the interior door handle trim toward the door.

2. Remove the door handle together with the control unit from the interior door trim.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.



4. Unscrew the three screws and remove the control unit.


5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Front passenger door/rear doors

6. Remove the interior door trim.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window switch.



8. Press the side surface of the switch (A) and remove it from the socket in the housing (B) of the inner door opening handle.

9. Insert the window switch into the socket of the inner door handle housing until it clicks into place.

10. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Mirror control switch

1. Remove the door trim.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.



3. Press the side fasteners of the switch (A) outward and remove it from the housing.

4. Insert the switch into the housing and secure it.

5. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Sunroof/Interior Light Control Switch

Sunroof/Interior Light Control Switch

• 1 - diffuser;
• 2 - screws;
• 3 - switch housing;
• 4 - electrical connector;
• 5 - electrical connector;
• 6 - light bulb;
• 7 - lampshade bulb;
• A - direction of removal;
• B - hooks

1. Remove the diffuser. To do this, insert a knife blade or other similar object into the gap between the housing and the diffuser and carefully pry the diffuser out.

2. Remove the screws securing the switch.

3. Press the switch in the direction of the arrow (A) and remove its rear part from the hooks (B).

4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the switch.

5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Hazard warning light switches, rear window defrosters and more

1. The switches are mounted in the same way.

2. To avoid scratching the instrument panel when removing the switch, tape the area around the switch.



3. Using a thin screwdriver blade inserted under the switch, remove the switch from the instrument panel socket.

Warning: The switch consists of a switch housing and a switch with a function symbol. The switch snaps into the switch housing. If only the switch has been removed from the instrument panel, use pliers to remove the switch housing from the instrument panel.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

5. When installing the switch, connect the electrical connector to it and secure it with the clamp.

6. Slide the switch into the instrument panel socket until it locks into place.

Fuel filler cap lock switch

1. Insert a thin screwdriver blade or knife into the switch housing, pry and remove the switch from the center console.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

3. When installing the switch, connect the electrical connector to it and secure it with the clamp.

4. Insert the switch into the center console socket until the latch clicks into place.