ECU VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING
Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious
personal injury.
x Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine
compartment, Preparations for working in the engine compartment. The engine compartment
of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to serious
personal injury.
x HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source
that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled improperly.
x H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high pressure
and can explode if handled improperly.
x Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.
x Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In
particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and
have the correct tools and light bulbs.
x If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified
workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
x We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon)
headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.
x Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb
evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”
x There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment
and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace bulbs.
NOTICE
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or
plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting
into the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.
Indicator light

Only perform these steps in the specified order:
11. Check if the bulb is installed securely.
12. Connect the connector (1) on the bulb so that it clicks into place.
13. Insert the light into the bumper.
14. Install the screws ⇒ fig. 190 (2).
15. Insert the cover in the bumper opposite the direction indicated by the arrow . The cover
must click into place securely.
16. Make sure the cover is installed securely.

The illustrations show the right fog light. The left fog light is arranged as a mirror image of the
right.
Replacing the taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 192 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the cover.

Fig. 193 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the bulb holder.

Only perform these steps in the specified order:
1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps.
2. Open the luggage compartment lid
3. Carefully pry the cover off ⇒ fig. 192 using the flat screwdriver blade from the vehicle tool
kit ⇒ fig. 170.
4. Turn the bulb holder approximately 30° counterclockwise and remove it with the bulb.
5. Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to the ones being replaced.
6. Insert the bulb holder in the taillight and turn it approximately 30° clockwise. The bulb
holder must click into place.
7. Insert the cover. The cover must lock into place and be secure.

LEDs in the taillights in the luggage compartment lid
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.