Anyhow, decided it can't be that hard, so I gave it a shot this afternoon. And yes, I thought about my fellow VW Polo enthusiasts, and here is the guide!! W00h00!!
First, right at the handles on the inside, remove the two screws.
Then, stick your finger between the lock and the body, and just pull. VW uses zink clips, so don't worry about them breaking. Should come of easily-ish. Grey panel removed.
Then, stick with the grey piece, start at the edge and just pull it out. More clips. That's the lighter panel removed.
Now, loosen the three screws. This is basic stuff, but might be hard if your a dumbass.
Then just start at the edge of the red light and pull it off. It is stuck on, so don't be afraid to pul to hard. It won't break.
That's it, 3rd breaklight is off! Now for the fun part, VW charger R18.00 per blown bulb. And it's only availible at the agents. Awesome hey?
DIY - Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
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DIY - Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
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Re: Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
VW Charges R550 for labour only.
It's not that hard. Took me 8 minutes first time round.
It's not that hard. Took me 8 minutes first time round.
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Re: Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
I'm sure those bulbs should be available somewhere else too. What do they look like? Post a picture. R18 isn't too bad though.
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Went to the local dealership....apparently they do not sell those globes...they want me to by a new brake light!!!
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Re: Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
I'll put one up as soon as I have time. R18 is bad if you see the size of the globe.iceblue wrote:I'm sure those bulbs should be available somewhere else too. What do they look like? Post a picture. R18 isn't too bad though.
Dealership said they can order, but then it's R22 a globe.Le Clue wrote:Went to the local dealership....apparently they do not sell those globes...they want me to by a new brake light!!!
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Re: Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
Thread revival!
Any idea if it will as easy to remove on the 6R? I would assume a similar process. Darkranger, have you done this on your 6R?
Any idea if it will as easy to remove on the 6R? I would assume a similar process. Darkranger, have you done this on your 6R?
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Re: Removing Brake Light Polo 9N3
Haven't done it, but I'm sure it should be quite a bit easier since the 6R doesn't have the upper bit of trim on the tailgate.Mitch wrote: Thread revival!
Any idea if it will as easy to remove on the 6R? I would assume a similar process. Darkranger, have you done this on your 6R?
2001 Bantam 1.6 Lesuire - RIP
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2007 Polo 1.9 TDI Highline - STOLEN
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