WARNING
Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious personal injury.
x Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine
compartment ⇒ page 346, Working in the engine compartment. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to serious personal injury.
x HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled improperly.
x H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high pressure and can explode if handled improperly.
x Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.
x Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and have the correct tools and light bulbs.
x If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
x We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.
x Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”
x There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace bulbs.
NOTICE
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting into the electrical connections and the headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.
Indicator light
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
⇒ fig. 196 (1) (2) (3) (3)
Low beam headlights Front turn signals High beam headlights / daytime running lights
Parking lights (small bulb holder)
3. Remove the rubber cover on the back of the headlight. Depending on the version, a plastic cover may also be installed with a clip. Press the clip up and remove the cover.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise all the way and pull it out with the bulb. Pull the bulb holder with the bulb out.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder. Press the locking mechanism on the bulb holder if necessary.
6. Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to the old ones.
7. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it clockwise all the way. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and slide it all the way in.
8. Install the rubber or plastic cover. Press the clip down, if necessary.
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 front bumper
Fig. 197 In front right bumper: Removing the light assembly.
