Replacing the taillight bulbs in the vehicle body (LED taillights)
Fig. 182 In the side of luggage compartment: A: Open cover of the rear side panel. B: Removing the LED taillight assembly.
Fig. 183 LED taillight. A: Removing the bulb holder, B: Removing the bulb.
Replacing a bulb
7. Turn the bulb holder A (4) in the direction of the arrow until it stops and remove it with the bulb.
8. Pull the burned out bulb out of the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow and replace it
with a new bulb of the same type ⇒ fig. 181 B.
9. Insert the bulb holder A (4) in the taillight and turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
Installing the taillight
10. Connect the connector A (2) and press the red retainer A (1) in the opposite direction of the arrow.
11. Hold the taillight in the installation position with one hand and tighten the bolt with the other
hand ⇒ fig. 182 B (1).
12. Check the taillight assembly for proper installation and secure fit.
13. Install the cover on the rear side trim panel.
14. Close the luggage compartment lid
LEDs in the taillights in the body
LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
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