Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Changing a bulb

Changing bulbs in the side turn signals

In this manual: Changing a bulb
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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Fig. 188 Removing the side turn signal bulb

Fig. 189 Side turn signal: changing the bulb

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Depending on the vehicle, the side turn signal may be located in the front wing or in the exterior mirror .

Please contact a qualified workshop to have the side turn signal changed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Turn signal in the front wing

  1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist .
  2. With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front .
  3. Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②.
  4. Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
  5. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.
  6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
  7. Replace the bulb holder.
  8. Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first ③ and push it into the body ④ until you hear that the spring has engaged Ⓑ.

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