Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
3. Using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, carefully pry the cover off with the flat blade of the screwdriver inserted in the opening A (1).
4. Loosen the fasteners ⇒ fig. 180 B (2) and carefully remove the taillight with the connected wire from the luggage compartment lid.
5. Pull the red retainer ⇒ fig. 181 A (1) in the direction of the arrow to release the lock on the connector A (2).
6. Press the lock on the connector A (3) and disconnect the connector A (2).
7. Turn the bulb holder A (4) in the direction of the arrow until it stops and remove it with the bulb.
8. Pull the burned out bulb out of the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow and replace it with a new bulb of the same type B.
9. Insert the bulb holder A (4) in the taillight and turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
10. Connect the connector A (2) and press the red retainer A (1) in the opposite direction of the arrow.
11. Hold the taillight in the installation position with one hand and tighten the bolts with the
other hand ⇒ fig. 180 B (2).
12. Check the taillight assembly for proper installation and secure fit.
13. Insert the cover. The cover must securely lock into place.
14. Close the luggage compartment lid
LEDs in the taillights
LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing a bulb
7. Turn the bulb holder A (4) in the direction of the arrow until it stops and remove it with the bulb.
8. Pull the burned out bulb out of the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow and replace it
with a new bulb of the same type ⇒ fig. 181 B.
9. Insert the bulb holder A (4) in the taillight and turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
Installing the taillight
10. Connect the connector A (2) and press the red retainer A (1) in the opposite direction of the arrow.
11. Hold the taillight in the installation position with one hand and tighten the bolt with the other
hand ⇒ fig. 182 B (1).
12. Check the taillight assembly for proper installation and secure fit.
13. Install the cover on the rear side trim panel.
14. Close the luggage compartment lid
LEDs in the taillights in the body
LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing license plate light bulbs
