Renewing front turn signal bulb: VW Polo 9N

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

• Renewed: turn signal light bulb

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• The diagrams show renewal of the front turn signal bulb for the left headlight.Replacement of the front left turn signal bulb M5 and the front right turn signal bulb M7 is analogue.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key. [Note: It may be necessary to remove adjacent components at the corresponding light to renew the turn signal light bulb.The components to be removed (engine-specific) for turn signal bulb replacement are indicated in the following tables.]
2. Remove battery .
3. Remove battery .
4. Remove battery .
5. Unplug connector at expansion tank (engine cooling).

6. Unclip wiring harness above expansion tank (engine cooling).
7. Remove securing nuts of expansion tank (engine cooling).
8. Move expansion tank (engine cooling) aside as far as hose lengths allow.
9. To gain access to the front right turn signal bulb M7, reach between fuel filter and wing connection panel. [Note: The diagrams show renewal of the front turn signal bulb for the left headlight.Replacement of the front left turn signal bulb M5 and the front right turn signal bulb M7 is analogue.]
10. Turn bulb holder at grip (1) in (direction of arrow) and remove.
11. Push front turn signal bulb (2) into holder (1) and turn front turn signal bulb (2) in (direction of arrow).
12. Pull front turn signal bulb (2) out of holder (1). [Note: When installing bulb holder, ensure the seal is seated correctly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.Do not touch bulb glass when fitting bulbs. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.]
13. Check function of headlight.
14. Check headlight setting and adjust headlight as necessary 15.1.

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