Electrical system

Removing and installing luggage compartment light -W3-

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Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape.
  • Press in locking lug -1- using a flat screwdriver and lever out luggage compartment light -W3--2-.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
Removing and installing luggage compartment light -W3-
  • If necessary, lever off heat shield -2- on both sides at arrows -A-.
  • Remove heat shield -2- from glove compartment light -W3--1-.
Removing and installing luggage compartment light -W3-
  • Press contact plate -1- of light in direction of arrow.
  • Remove festoon bulb -2- from bulb holder.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • If present, attach heat shield to luggage compartment light.
  • Insert luggage compartment light into opening and engage it on opposite side.
  • Test functionality.
Removing and installing luggage compartment light -W3-

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.