2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! bulb

Fig. 164 Changing the bulbs in the headlights
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.Use the screwdriver from the toolkit to unscrew the two securing bolts in the wheel
housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrows) ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.
3.Unscrew the front spreader rivet at the bottom of the wheel housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ
and remove it completely.
4.Grip the edge of the wheel housing trim in between the holes for the securing bolts and
push it gently towards the vehicle interior to release the clip located behind the trim.
5.Carefully push the wheel housing trim to one side.
6.Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① and pull it off.
7.Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 164anticlockwise in the direction of the arrow as far as it will
go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.
8.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
9.Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
10.Connect the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① to the bulb holder. The connector should click into
place.
11.Return the wheel housing trim to its original position, ensuring that the clip engages.
12.Insert the spreader river in the wheel housing trim and the bumper and push in fully
⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ.
13.Use the screwdriver to screw in the two securing bolts ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrows).
Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 165 In the side of the luggage compartment: A: removing the cover, B: removing the tail light
cluster
Fig. 166 Tail light cluster: C: removing the bulb holder, B: removing the bulbs
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail light cluster
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.Open the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.
3.Carefully lever off the cover ① ⇒ Fig. 165A.
4.Pull the lock ③ on the connector ② in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165B. Use the
screwdriver from the vehicle tools for this purpose.
5.Press the catch ④ and pull off the connector ② ⇒ Fig. 165B.

6.Remove the wing nut ⑤ ⇒ Fig. 165B.
7.Carefully pull the tail light cluster out and remove it from the body.
8.Remove the tail light cluster and place it on a clean, flat surface.
Changing the bulb
9.Release the bulb holder at the tabs (arrows) ⇒ Fig. 166C and remove the bulb holder
from the rear light cluster.
10.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type ⇒ Fig. 166D.
11.Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster. The release tabs (arrows) ⇒ Fig. 166C
must click into place.
Fitting the tail light cluster
12.Carefully put the tail light cluster into the opening in the body.
13.Use one hand to hold the tail light cluster in the fitting position while using the other hand
to tighten the wing nut ⑤ ⇒ Fig. 165B.
14.Check that the tail light cluster is positioned correctly and securely.
15.Fit the connector ② to the bulb holder and push in the catch ③ against the direction
shown by the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165B.
16.Replace the cover. The cover must engage fully and securely.
17.Close the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.
Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Fig. 167 In the rear bumper: removing the number plate light
Fig. 168 Number plate light: removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
A normal flat screwdriver can be used to remove the number plate light ⇒.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing
bulbs.
2.With one hand, push the number plate light from the left to the right and take out of
the bumper ⇒ Fig. 167.
3.Carefully lift the number plate light slightly out of the bumper.
4.Turn the bulb holder with the bulb anticlockwise and remove in direction of arrow
⇒ Fig. 168.
5.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
6.Insert the bulb holder into the number plate light and turn it as far as it will go in the
opposite direction to the arrow ⇒ Fig. 168.
7.
Carefully insert the number plate light with the left edge in the opening in the
bumper. When doing this, ensure that the number plate light is inserted in the right
direction, i.e. the spring must be on the right-hand side.
8.Push the number plate light into the bumper until it clicks into place.

Changing bulbs in the side turn signals
Fig. 169 Removing the side turn signal bulb
Fig. 170 Side turn signal: changing the bulb
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front ⇒ Fig. 169①.
3.Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②.
4.Pull the bulb and bulb holder out in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 170①.
5.Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.
6.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
7.Replace the bulb holder.
8.Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first.
Push it in until the spring on the other side of the side turn signal engages.
Starting the engine with jump leads
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ How to start the engine using jump leads
If the engine fails to start because the vehicle battery is flat, the flat battery can be connected to the
battery of another vehicle to start the engine. Before using jump leads, check the window on the
vehicle battery ⇒ Vehicle battery.
Jump leads must comply with DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's documentation). On petrol engine
vehicles, the conductor must have a cross-section of at least 25 mm.
Additional information and warnings:
•Pull-away assist systems ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
•Preparation for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine
compartment
•Battery ⇒ Vehicle battery
Before inserting the screwdriver, slide a piece of paper (or similar) in between the screwdriver
and the bumper in order to prevent any damage to the paintwork on the bumper.
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