Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Changing bulbs
The complete bulb-replacement chapter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: an introduction, the indicator lamp for a blown bulb, general information on changing bulbs, a safety checklist, and step-by-step procedures for halogen and xenon headlights, the front bumper, both tail light clusters, and the number plate light.
- Introduction
- Indicator lamp
- Information on changing bulbs
- Checklist
- Changing bulbs in the halogen headlights
- Changing bulbs in xenon headlights
- Changing bulbs in the front bumper
- Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster in the tailgate
- Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster in the body
- Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Questions & answers
Changing bulbs — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 bulb changing chapter cover?
The indicator lamp for blown bulbs, general instructions, the preparation checklist, and step-by-step procedures for halogen headlights, xenon headlights, front bumper lights, tailgate lights, body tail lights and the number plate light.
Can I change Golf Mk7 LED or xenon headlight bulbs myself?
Xenon and LED headlight components operate at very high voltage. The manual recommends having them replaced by a qualified workshop.
Does the Golf Mk7 headlight need removing to change a bulb?
No. The manual states the headlight does not need to be removed. Bulbs are accessed from behind via covers in the engine compartment.


