2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI Owners Manual

WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
NOTICE
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint or to other parts of the vehicle.
Replacing halogen headlight bulbs

Fig. 176 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly. A Low beam headlight, daytime low beam headlight or daytime running light, side marker light; B Turn signal indicator; C High beam, parking light, daytime running light.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
fig. 176 (A) (B) (C) (C)
Low beam, daytime low beam headlight or daytime running light, side marker light
Front turn signal indicator High beam Parking light (small bulb holder)
3. Pull off the rubber cover on the back of the headlight. Depending on the model, a plastic cover with securing clip might be used. Press the securing clip upward and remove the cover.
4. Turn the bulb holder as far as it goes to the left and pull out with the light bulb facing rearward. Pull out the bulb holder with the light bulb facing rearward.
5. Pull the light bulb straight out of the bulb socket. If necessary, press the lock on the bulb holder.
6. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
7. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight assembly and turn as far as it goes to the right. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and slide it in completely.
8. Attach the rubber or plastic cover. If applicable slide the securing clip rearward.
The illustrations show the left headlight assembly from the rear. The right headlight assembly is the mirror image of the left headlight assembly.
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.
You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Replacing light bulbs in the Xenon headlight

Fig. 177 In the engine compartment: Cover 1 on the left headlight for the cornering light bulb holder 2 and the turn signal bulb holder 3.

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper

Fig. 178 In the wheel house liner: Removing the cover.

Fig. 179 Replacing a light bulb in the fog light.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
7. Attach the connector (2) to the bulb holder (1). The connector must latch audibly.
8. Replace the cover ⇒ fig. 178 in the wheel house liner.
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 taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid (LED taillights)

Fig. 180 In the luggage compartment lid: A: removing the cover on the LED taillight, B: Removing the LED taillight.

Fig. 181 LED taillight: A: Removing the bulb holder, B: Removing the bulb.

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 the taillight bulbs in the vehicle body (LED taillights)

Fig. 182 In the side of luggage compartment: A: Open cover of the rear side panel. B: Removing the LED taillight assembly.

Fig. 183 LED taillight. A: Removing the bulb holder, B: Removing the bulb.

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