2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC light

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, 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 headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.
Indicator light

WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not indicated. However, the = indicator light will come on if all LEDs fail.
Information on light bulb replacement

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. 195 In the engine compartment: Cover for HID headlights 1, cornering light, daytime running light, parking light and turn signal 2.

Fig. 196 Removing and installing the bulbs for the daytime running light and parking light 3, cornering light 4 or turn signal 5.

Replacing the daytime running light bulb and parking light bulb
In some models, the daytime running lights and parking lights use LEDs. The LEDs are a component of the headlight and cannot be replaced. See your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized service facility for assistance.

1. Please review and follow the checklist.
2. Open the hood

8. Install the rubber cover ⇒ fig. 195 (2).
Replacing the HID bulb
See your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance in replacing the HID bulb (1).
The illustrations show the right headlight from behind. The left headlight is arranged as a mirror image of the right.
Failure of a single LED within a headlight is not indicated. However, the = indicator light will appear if all LEDs fail.
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 the left front bumper: Fog light.

Fig. 198 In the removed light: Replacing the bulb.

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper (CC R-Line)

Fig. 199 In the right front bumper: Fog light.

Fig. 200 In the removed light: Replacing the bulb.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
11. Check if the bulb is installed securely.
12. Connect the connector (1) on the bulb so that it clicks into place.
13. Insert the light into the bumper.
14. Install the screws ⇒ fig. 199 (2).
15. Insert the cover in the bumper opposite the direction indicated by the arrow . The cover must click into place securely.
16. Make sure the cover is installed securely.
The illustrations show the right fog light. The left fog light is arranged as a mirror image of the right.
Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 201 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the cover.

Fig. 202 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the bulb holder.