Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: rear light – VW T5 Transporter. List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Replacement: rear light – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace both rear lights at the same time.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left rear lights.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW T5 Transporter – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Detach the check strap of the rear barn door.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the rear light to the car body. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the rear light.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear light – VW T5 Transporter. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 5
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    Disconnect the wiring harness from the rear light.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the bulb holder together with the bulbs.
    Replacement: rear light – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the bulb holder together with the bulbs.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear light – VW T5 Transporter. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
  8. Step 8
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    Treat the connectors of the rear light cluster. Use dielectric grease.
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