Color Current strength in amps
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
White or clear 25
Green 30
Orange 40
Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Pull the lower part of the cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 213 and remove the cover from the bottom.
x On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction opposite to the arrow until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood ⇒
x Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒ fig. 214 to unlock the fuse box cover.
x Remove the cover upward.
x To install push the cover onto the fuse box. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click”.
Vehicles with battery located in the luggage compartment
There are additional fuses above the vehicle battery behind the panel on the left side of the luggage compartment. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
NOTICE
x To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing fuse box covers and be sure to reinstall them properly.
x Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can cause damage to the electrical system.
The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in this section. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
3. Using the flat blade of the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit carefully pry the cover out of
the slot ⇒ fig. 221 A (1) (arrow).
4. Pull the red locking tab B (4) in the direction of the arrow to unlock connector plug B (2).
5. Push catch B (5) to release connector plug. Then pull out connector plug B (2).
6. Remove the cover from the side of the taillight, sliding it in the direction of the arrow B. Check the original mounting position of the taillight before removing it.
7. Unscrew the fastening screws B (3) with screwdriver and carefully remove the taillight assembly from the luggage compartment lid. Pull it to the side and away from the vehicle body and place it on a clean, smooth surface.
8. Unlock the bulb socket assembly by pressing the locking tabs in direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 222 A and remove the bulb socket assembly from the taillight assembly.
9. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type B.
10. Reinsert the bulb socket assembly in the taillight assembly. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click.”
11.
Carefully reinsert the taillight assembly into the opening in the luggage compartment lid. Hold the rear light assembly with one hand in the installation position, and with the other
hand tighten the fastening screws ⇒ fig. 221 B (3).
12. Plug connector plug B (2) into the bulb socket and push red locking tab B (4) in the direction opposite to the arrow.
13. Check the taillight assembly for proper installation and secure fit.
14. Attach the cover. The cover must latch tightly and securely into place.
15. Close the luggage compartment lid ⇒ page 57.
Different models may have different taillights, and the light bulb may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
