2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN hatch

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Fig. 181 View from luggage compartment: Emergency unlocking rear hatch with the remote control vehicle key.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
3. Remove the screw (1) using the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit
4. Remove the headlight.
5. Release the connector ⇒ fig. 203 (1) and disconnect it.
6. Turn the bulb holder (2) counterclockwise in the direction of the arrow until it stops and remove it toward the rear with the bulb.
7. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
8. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise until it stops.
9. Connect the connector (1) on the bulb holder (2). You must hear the connector click into place.
10. Insert the headlight.
11. Tighten the screw ⇒ fig. 202 (1) with the screwdriver.
12. Install cover in the bumper .

Replacing light bulbs in the rear hatch

Fig. 204 In the rear hatch: Removing the cover and the bulb holder.

6. Remove the screws (3) C.
7. Pull the tail light out of the body carefully until the electrical connector is visible.
8. Remove the red locking mechanism ⇒ fig. 207 (1) D as illustrated and disconnect the electrical connector with the lever (2) D pressed down.
9. Lay the tail light on a clean and level surface.

Replacing light bulbs

10. Remove the screws (4) E.
11. Remove the bulb holder (3) E from the tail light.
12. Replace burned out tail light, brake light (5) F or turn signal bulbs (6) F with bulbs that are identical to the ones being replaced.
13. Insert the bulb holder in the tail light and screw it in E.

Installing the tail lights

14. Turn the locking mechanism ⇒ fig. 206 (1) A 90 ° clockwise until it stops.
15. Insert the electrical connector into the bulb holder until it clicks into place. Press the red
locking mechanism ⇒ fig. 207 (1) D back in.
16. Insert the tail light into the opening on the body carefully.
17. Hold the tail light in the correct position with one hand and tighten the screws with the other hand (3) C.
18. Insert the trim panel ⇒ fig. 206 (2) B into its original position, first at the bottom and then at the top.
19. Close the side storage compartment in the luggage compartment.
20. Close the rear hatch

LEDs in the rear taillights
Changing LEDs is not possible without dismantling vehicle components. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Taillights with LEDs may also have some “standard” light bulbs. These bulbs can be replaced.
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

Fig. 208 In the rear hatch: Clamped license plate lamp.

Fig. 209 In the rear hatch: Screwed license plate lamp.