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 headlight bulbs
Fig. 196 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly. 1 Low beam, 2 Turn signal indicator, 3 High beam and parking light as well as daytime running 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.
