Am I just being thick here but I can't seem to get my bulb holders out of the rear bumper without fear of breaking the unit that holds the bulb.

Has anybody done this recently, is there a knack to getting it out ?

Cheers,

Scott

should just pop out if you pry them gently with a flat screw driver.

should just pop out if you pry them gently with a flat screw driver.

Yeah, not happening :(

should just pop out if you pry them gently with a flat screw driver.

That is right, but there is a bit of metal you have to aim for, if you bent it you can just re shape it when its out

should just pop out if you pry them gently with a flat screw driver.

That is right, but there is a bit of metal you have to aim for, if you bent it you can just re shape it when its out

Ok, bent it SEVERELY out of shape.

What a COMPLETE FAFF !

I've never had the pleasure of such a crap way of installing a license plate bulb in my life before !

Need 2 new bulb holders now and VW's OFFICIAL installation / removal instructions without cocking them up.

Can anybody show pics of how they are supposed to be removed. My hands / fingers are in ruins and I have a blood blister that hurts like stink :(

It's actually easier to get them out by taking the bumper off!

I also have a couple spare if needs be!

Edited 17 October, 201015 yr by Pepe

I use a thin table knife type of blade to compress the clip, but recommend a bit of insulating/masking tape on the bumper to protect the paintwork. They just click back in, that's the easy bit.

Regards.

It's actually easier to get them out by taking the bumper off!

I also have a couple spare if needs be!

Aye, with the bumper off they just push out!

It's actually easier to get them out by taking the bumper off!

I also have a couple spare if needs be!

Aye, with the bumper off they just push out!

Yup, Bumper is coming off next time !! (At the weekend when I get my new Bulb Holders)