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brake light changing for 2001 Passat?

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#1 ·
I've seen posts for how to change 2001.5 and later model brake light bulbs, but I couldn't find any for earlier models. It doesn't seem I can pull back the fabric in the trunk to get at the bulb. Questions:

(1) How do I get at the bulb?
(2) Is there a certain bulb model number / type I should look for?
(3) Are such bulbs available at places like Wal-Mart?
 
#2 ·
crap....sorry i thought you were looking for 2001.5 reading > me

As for the carpeting though, I dont know if its the same but there are several torx screws at the top edge of the carpeting, and I believe you have to pull it out from behind some plastic trim. The carpet is "molded" and fairly stiff so it's a bit dificult to get out, but it will. I also removed the metal cargo ties points, but I dont know if that's necessary or not. The bulb should have the type/specs printed on it. Im sure any auto parts store would have it.
 
#3 ·
Hmmmm shouldn't be any different. That carpet is hard to get past at first. Your local auto parts store will have a book to look up the bulb number, but if memory serves me right, it's #7025 or #7225....something like that.

Walmart *might* have it, you just need to reference the book that they should display in that isle to make sure.