Rear Light Bulb Change - Volkswagen Golf Mk5

How to replace the outer rear light bulbs and cluster on a 2004 to 2007 Volkswagen Golf Mk5 hatchback. Thanks for watching. Please comment, like and subscribe !.

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[roathripper]

Thanks mate, this vid helped me out. My right brake light had gone and luckily I had a spare and your instructions worked a charm!

[BrankoBane]

Water entered the light, it was pouring showers two days ago, your video helped me take the light off and pour the water out.

[edint]

thank you man
was just driving when the screen was telling me that i need to replace one of my bulbs, turns out it was the rear one
you saved me money now I dont have to go to the dealership
cheers

[Kikipotamus]

Thank you! My first time doing this. Out of five videos watched, I found that YOU are the only one who said to PUSH DOWN and rotate "lefty loosey." Ugh. Got it.

[asenasenov]

Very useful video. It will save money and time. I would recommend to put the tipe of the lightbulbs in the description.

[tk]

Good thing i saw this. I was going to replace with a double filament bulb for the brake light. It seems the outer bulb allows more current to make bulb glow more when brake pedal is depressed.

[philstevens]

Excellent! You are a star. Very clear instructions. Job took about five minutes. How much money have I saved not going to a garage or halfords???

[torydragwoll]

Toppen bra!! 👌
Nu fungerar mitt bromsljus utmärkt igen 💡

[ashrafchawila]

best video out there! needs more recognition.

[KENEJ]

Nice clear explanation. The best by far.

[PhydesKasamale]

thanks for the tutorial just replaced my brake light like a star hahah

[progredior]

At 1:52 you see at the bottom part where it writes 'housing' (upside down)? To the left and the right of the writing, you have those two rubber spacers. They can easily fall off and then the housing will not fit as well back on the car. Therefore, when doing this, make sure that all the spacers on the housing will stay where they are. Glue them back if they are loose - don't lose them.

[tubewayarmy]

I'd like to point out that my Golf Mk5 was filling up with water in the rear boot wheel well, and the base of the back seat was getting terribly wet also. After much expense I pinned it down to the offside rear light cluster leaking. Rainwater would collect on the tailgate, then, on opening the tailgate, water runs off the tailgate, into the gutter, around the outside and onto/behind the light cluster, where it then went straight into the boot, filling up the spare wheel well. Then, when you put the brakes on the water goes all over the back seat. Test the seal is good after refitting the light cluster or much trouble will ensue. It's a pretty bad design imho. Hope this helps somebody.

[Vladzi]

this is outstanding work. Thank you very much

[geoffkell]

Thank you for a very good, clear, step by step video. One point - my understanding is that if you touch a halogen globe it may shorten globe life so you should wipe off any possible oil left by fingers with alcohol. Correct?

[JW.]

Excellent you are a lifesaver. Do you have a video:
How to replace window regulator front passenger leftside ?
Also front driver side replace the wing ?

[colarmstrong]

Are these bulbs different from the normal filament bulbs also? 💡

[idahanderson]

Before changing the headlight bulb, consider removing the fuse box cover. This simple step can provide better access and visibility to the headlight assembly, making the replacement process smoother and more efficient.

[olk_kzk]

thank you very much for the detailed video and foto

[emreakoz]

thanks for the information you provided