2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
fig. 332 (1) (2) (4)
low beam headlights (halogen headlights) Parking lights (halogen headlights) high beam headlights and daytime running lights (halogen headlights)
1. Please review and follow the checklist
2. Open the engine hood

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
(3)(5)
Turn signal (halogen) Turn signal (xenon headlight)
4. Pull the bulb holder out towards the rear along with the light bulb. Pull the bulb holder up and out of its catch, turn it counterclockwise about 20°, and remove it towards the rear along with the light bulb.
5. Pull the light bulb straight out of bulb holder. Pull the light bulb and base straight out of bulb holder.
6. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
7. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and slide it in completely. With the lamp holder turned about 20° counterclockwise, inert it into the headlight assembly and push it in all the way. Turn the lamp holder clockwise as far as it goes and push it down into the catch.
8. Fit rubber cover (B) onto back of headlight. Reinstall the plastic cover with control unit (C). Make sure that the plastic cover clicks into place.
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. 333 In front right wheel housing: Replacing light bulb in headlight assembly.

Fig. 335 In the rear hatch: Removing the bulb holder on taillights without LED technology (Variant A) and on taillights with LED technology (Variant B).

Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body

Fig. 336 Side of luggage compartment: Luggage compartment light on left 2, cover on left 3, cover on right 4, and central screw 1.

Fig. 337 Rear light in vehicle body: Removing bulb holder.

Replacing the light bulb

6. Carefully guide the taillight assembly towards the rear out of its mountings.
7. Press the release tabs of the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 337 in the direction of the arrows and remove the bulb holder from the taillight assembly.
8. Place the taillight assembly on a clean and flat surface.
9. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
Installing the taillight assembly

10. Carefully put the taillight assembly in the opening in the vehicle body. The locking tab must latch with an audible click.
11. Carefully put the taillight assembly in the opening in the vehicle body. Make sure that the electrical cable of the taillight is inserted as far as possible into the body, and that it sits properly in the mountings.
12. Hold the taillight assembly in position with one hand and tighten the central screw with the
other hand ⇒ fig. 336 (1).
13. Make certain that the taillight assembly is positioned correctly and securely.
14. Install covers (3), (4) or luggage compartment light (2).
15. Close the rear hatch
LEDs in the rear taillights
Replacing 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 taillights, and the light bulb may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.

Replacing license plate light bulbs

Fig. 338 License plate lights in the rear hatch.

Fig. 339 License plate light: Replacing light bulb.

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. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.