Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs

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Thu 7 May 2009 20:08
02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs - ploane
Hi
Apologies for basic questions following. Not familiar at all with MK4 Polo, its my gfs. Mines a MK2 Golf .... much simpler :-))

Any gotchas to be aware of when changing main head light bulb, small light bulbs, parking light bulbs, brake light bulbs ?

How do I change the plugs ? How od I access the plugs ? I cannot see how the plastic engine cover is removed ?

Thanks

Peter
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Thu 7 May 2009 23:24
02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs - dagenham car center
changing bulbs is about the most basic of car maintinenceand mostly self explanetery.
if you cant figure it out,then take it to a garage,most will charge £5 or £10 plus cost of the bulb.
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Fri 8 May 2009 11:00
02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs - ploane
What I was trying to find out is there any particular care needed

I am familiar with working on a MK2 Golf. I have had a look at the light fittings on the MK 4 Polo and all are more difficult to access due to housing design and cramped engine compartment compared to MK2.

So any particular things to be aware of ?
e.g. any special tools required ?
any particular order things should be done in etc ? would be appreciated.

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Fri 8 May 2009 15:10
02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs - maltrap
My advice is to invest in a Hayes manual. Or borrow one from a main library.
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Mon 18 May 2009 14:07
02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs - ploane
In case someone might find it useful, here is how to change the following bulbs on this car

In all cases it is a quick easy fix. Its useful to have a small hand mirror and a long nosed pliers but not necessary. Mirror allows a look at the fittings which are in a tube in the light housing.
Notes assume rubber cover removed in each case.

For all bulbs I found it easier to look from front of lights when replacing bulb

HeadLamp
Pull off wiring connector. Its a 2 pin connection. Pull straight off.
Bulb is held in place by a black plastic ring, with 2 lugs you can press against to twist the ring. Ring twists about 10mm, but does not come off. Twist ring, remove bulb. Reverse to replace

Parking light
This is a capless bulb in a black sleve which clicks into place in the light housing. Thumb and fore finger is all you need to get a grip on the sleve. Wiggle to remove, pull bulb out of sleeve to replace.

Small Full beam - Mirror and pliers useful here
Pull off wiring connector. Its a 1 pin connection. Pull straight off.
Held in place by a wire clip mechanism, which has a handle at the top. Push handle to side to unclip wire. Fold down. Remove bulb.
Bulb slots into place in one direction with two locating studs on bulb body.
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