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How to Replace Side Marker Light 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta or Golf

Created on: 2014-03-31

How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, damaged, cracked, faded, cloudy, or chipped signal light on 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, Volkswagen Jetta or Golf.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Side Marker Light
    • Wrap a flat blade screwdriver with electrical tape to avoid scratching the paint
    • Push on the front of the side marker light
    • Pry out the back of the light with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Pull out the side marker light
    • Pull the bulb and socket out of the light
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Side Marker Light
    • To service the bulb, pull it out of the socket and push the new one into place
    • Push the bulb and socket into the new side marker light
    • Push the light into its cavity starting at the front
    • Hold the front of the light in place as you push the back in

Tools needed

  • Electrical Tape

    Flat Blade Screwdriver

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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.

In this video, we're going to show you how to replace a side marker light on this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, and we show you on the driver's side but the passenger's side is the same procedure. The items you'll need are a new side marker light from 1AAuto.com and a flat blade screwdriver.

Using a flat blade screwdriver we've wrapped in electrical tape so it won't scratch the paint, we just pry out the back while pushing in the front of the side marker light. Then you just pull your socket right out. On the left is the old side marker light. On the right is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they're going to fit exactly the same. If you're just looking to service the bulb, you just pull the bulb out and then push the new one in. Then you just push your socket into your new side marker light, push the front end in first and just hold it down. Then push the back in. Now using your flat blade screwdriver, pry it back out just a little bit on the front, and you're all set.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

1999 - 1999  Volkswagen  Jetta
2000 - 2002  Volkswagen  Cabrio
1999 - 1999  Volkswagen  Cabrio
2000 - 2004  Volkswagen  Jetta
2000 - 2006  Volkswagen  Golf
1999 - 1999  Volkswagen  Golf
2005 - 2005  Volkswagen  Jetta

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