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Access to rear bulbs
els904:
Hi.
I've had my GTi for nearly a year now (though it is an 08 chassis it only had 140 miles on the clock when I bought it - one of those dealer oddities).
I'm taking it abroad next week and have got the statutory spare bulb kit and thought it might be an idea if I actually knew how to replace the bulbs if necessary.
I'm a little stumped by the rear cluster. I've found a slot in the boot lining which I can just get my hand through. Am I meant to actually change the bulb through this hole or is it there simply to aid removal of the lining.
If so does it necessitate the removal of any trim. It's still a bit new for me to rip things out willy-nilly - especially as nothing actually needs changing at this stage.
Where's the Haynes Manual when you need it?
Thanks in anticipation
Eddie-NL:
you need to remove the rear cluster and there is a flap which houses the bulbs
ukshaun:
the slot is useless tbh, you see the trim that goes up the side of the boot and along the bottom (black plastic) just pull that away from the side as its on clips. then it will free the carpet behind it. This will allow you to pull the carper out of the way, which in turn allows you to see the back of the tail light. theres two nuts, undo these and the rear connection and the whole unit just pulls off. This will allow acces to the rear bulb.
make sense?
els904:
--- Quote from: ukshaun on September 10, 2011, 02:13:34 pm ---the slot is useless tbh, you see the trim that goes up the side of the boot and along the bottom (black plastic) just pull that away from the side as its on clips. then it will free the carpet behind it. This will allow you to pull the carper out of the way, which in turn allows you to see the back of the tail light. theres two nuts, undo these and the rear connection and the whole unit just pulls off. This will allow acces to the rear bulb.
make sense?
--- End quote ---
Yes thanks, I'll give it a try in the morning.
ub7rm:
Its detailed in the manual.
First time I was a bit skeptical that you were supposed to removed the entire cluster from the car but it actually makes it the easiest car I've ever had to change bulbs on.
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