Removal and installation the rear light (Limousine models only) (VW Polo 4)

Note: The rear light is composite. One segment of the light is installed in the rear side of the car, and the other is built into the trunk lid.

Light on the rear side of the car

Removal

Turn off the ignition and turn off the light using the switch.

With the ignition off, disconnect the ground (-) cable from the battery.

Attention: Follow the instructions given in the chapter "Removal and installation the battery".

Open the boot lid and pull down cover "1" in the trim in the rear light area.

Unfasten and disconnect the plug connector.

Unscrew 3 nuts "2" and remove the rear light by moving it downwards.

Note: The third nut is not visible.

Installation

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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Replacing an incandescent light bulb

Pull down cover "1", see figure V-5629.

Press down plate "4" and separate the lamp holder from the lamp.



Press the incandescent lamp into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it.



Insert a new lamp into the holder, turn it clockwise and fix it.

Check the operation of the flashlight with a new incandescent bulb.

Light in the trunk lid

Removal

Open the boot lid and use a plastic wedge, such as HAZET1965-20, to push the lid out of the trim from the side.



Disconnect plug "1". The illustration shows the left rear light with the trunk lid closed. 3 — Rear fog light bulb socket; 4—reversing light bulb socket.

Unscrew 3 nuts "2" and remove the rear light by moving it downwards.

Note: The third nut is not visible.

Installation

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Replacing an incandescent light bulb

Turn the -3/4- socket counterclockwise and remove it from the rear light together with the bulb, see Figure V-5631.

Press the incandescent lamp into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it.

Insert a new lamp into the holder, turn it clockwise and fix it.