Replacing exterior lighting bulbs (VW Golf 4)

Warning: Before replacing an exterior light bulb, remove the ground cable from the battery. Remember that if the bulb has just been on, it may be very hot.

Warning: Before replacing an exterior light bulb, check the corresponding circuit and fuse. Do not touch the glass bulb with bare hands. The fingerprint will evaporate and settle on the reflector, resulting in poor lighting. Always replace defective bulbs with the same type. Wipe off any accidental touch marks with a clean, lint-free cloth or alcohol.

Warning: H7 incandescent bulbs are pressurized and may burst when replaced, so wear gloves and safety glasses when replacing these bulbs.

Low beam lamp

1. Open the hood.



2. On the back of the headlight, press the arched spring clip (arrow) and remove the protective cap from the headlight.



3. Remove the electrical connector (1) from the low beam lamp (4) (2 – spring wire clip, 3 – support lug).



4. Press the spring wire clip (2) and remove it from under the support lug (3) and move the spring clip to the side (see figure 14.24).

5. Remove the bulb from the headlight.

6. When installing the light bulb, do not touch the glass bulb with your hands.

7. Install the new bulb so that the mounting nose of the plate flange fits into the recess of the reflector.

8. Secure the bulb with a spring clip, hooking it over the support tab.

9. Connect the electrical connector to the light bulb.

10. Install the rear plastic headlight cover and secure it with the spring clip.

11. Check and, if necessary, adjust the headlights.

12. Close the hood.

High beam headlight bulb

1. Open the hood.



2. On the back of the headlight, release the spring clip securing the top of the high beam lamp housing. Release the bottom of the housing and remove it from the headlight.



3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the high beam lamp (4) (2 – wire clip, 3 – support tab).


4. Press the spring wire clip (2), detach it from the support lug (3) and swing it to the side.

5. Remove the high beam bulb from the reflector.

6. Do not touch the glass bulb with your hands.

7. Install the new bulb so that the mounting nose of the plate flange fits into the recess of the reflector.

8. Secure the bulb with a spring clip, securing it to the support lug.

9. Connect the electrical connector to the light bulb.

10. Install the rear plastic cover of the high beam bulb and secure it with the spring clip.

11. Check and, if necessary, adjust the headlights.

12. Close the hood.

Front parking light bulb

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the plastic cover from the high beam bulb.



3. Remove the socket with the front parking light bulb from the reflector.

4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.

5. Install the new bulb by pressing it into the bulb holder.

6. Insert the socket with the bulb into the headlight reflector until it stops.

7. Install the plastic cover of the high beam bulb.

8. Close the hood.

Front turn signal lamp

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the low beam headlight bulb cover.



3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight.

4. Press and in this position turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket.

5. Insert the new bulb into the socket, press and in this position turn the bulb clockwise until it locks into place in the socket.

6. Insert the socket with the bulb into the headlight housing and turn clockwise until it locks into place.

7. Install the plastic cover of the low beam bulb.

8. Close the hood.

Front fog light

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the plastic cover of the low beam bulb.



3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the front fog lamp (4) (2 – spring clip, 3 – support lug).

4. Press the spring wire clip (2), remove it from the support lug (3) and move it to the side.

5. Remove the front fog light from the reflector.

6. Install the new bulb so that the mounting nose of the plate flange fits into the recess of the reflector.

7. Secure the bulb with a spring wire clip.

8. Connect the electrical connector of the light bulb.

9. Install the plastic cover of the low beam bulb.

10. Close the hood.

Side turn signal repeater lamp

1. Carefully move the turn signal repeater forward and remove it from the wing (1 - locking tab, 2 - support).

2. Remove the bulb holder from the side turn signal repeater.

3. Remove the faulty lamp from the socket and insert a new lamp into the socket.

4. Insert the socket with the bulb into the side turn signal repeater until it locks into place.

5. First, insert the side turn signal repeater with the support into the rear of the body opening and then press it until it is fully locked.

Tail light bulbs

The arrangement of the lamps in the rear light

• 1 - brake light bulb;
• 2 - direction indicator lamp;
• 3 - side light lamp;
• 4 - fog light lamp (only on one side of the car);
• 5 - reverse light

1. Open the back door.



2. Open the side trunk lid. To do this, turn both latches counterclockwise and open the lid.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp holder.



4. Press both spring clips towards the middle of the lamp holder (arrows) and remove the lamp holder.

5. Press and in this position turn the faulty bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp holder.

6. Insert the new bulb into the lamp holder socket, press and in this position turn clockwise until the bulb is fixed.

7. Insert the lamp holder into place and the clips will automatically lock it in place.

8. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp holder.

9. Close the side luggage compartment lid.

10. Close the back door.

License plate light

1. Unscrew the screws securing the headlight glass and carefully pry the glass off.

2. Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new bulb.



3. Insert the glass of the flashlight into the corresponding hole, while ensuring the correct position of the rubber seal and the flashlight. Silver anti-glare strip (indicated by the arrow) must be located towards the front of the vehicle.

4. Carefully tighten the screws securing the headlight glass.