Today I will show you how to DIY removing a Volkswagen tail light. This is a common repair on many cars. If you have a damaged VW or Audi tail light, this video can help. The DIY was performed on a 2000 VW Passat B5 sedan. The steps may be similar for other VW and Audi models.
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