I just changed one in my wifes wagon yesterday. Open the access panel (start with the passenger side, it's easier to see what you're doing, even if the pass side is OK, it'll give you a better view...
I have a 1999 Jetta TDI and it is fairly easy to replace a bulb in the tail socket light assembly if that is what you are asking. 1. Open the trunk.2. There is material covering the location of the...
I will be doing it today and will document with pictures and text.
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I f all the lights are out, you may want to check the fuse panel...
Open the trunk.
Loosen the black thumb latch wing nuts that hold the tail light assembly in place.
pull the tail light assembly out. You should be able to acces the tail light bulbs to replace them.