Get Bulbs Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

4. Insert a new wiper blade of the same length and type onto the wiper arm in the opposite direction of the arrow

B

A

→ Fig. 2

and push it on until it engages. The wiper blade must be in folded-down position to do this

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5. Carefully place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.

Introduction

Before changing bulbs, check whether a bulb or anLED

light unit has failed. You can normally change bulbs yourself. If the exterior lighting is realised using LED technology

(depending on model and vehicle equipment), it is not possible for you to change theLED light units or individual

LEDs yourself. If some LEDs fail, this may be an indication that moreLEDs are on the point of failure. In this case,

have the light units checked and renewed if necessary at a suitably qualified workshop.

You should keep a box with spare light bulbs for the lights that ensure the vehicle is roadworthy in the vehicle at all

times. Replacement bulbs are available from a suitably qualified workshop. In some countries it is a legal requirement

to have these spare bulbs in the vehicle.

It may be illegal to drive with defective lights of the exterior lighting.

Additional bulb specification

Some bulbs in headlights or in tail light clusters might have factory specifications that are different to standard bulbs.

The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.

WARNING

If the vehicle’s lights are not switched on appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be adequately

lit. The vehicle may not be seen, or not be seen adequately, by other road users. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● Check the vehicle's lighting system and turn signals regularly.

● Repair the lighting system and turn signals when necessary.

WARNING

Changing the bulb incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Always read and observe the warnings before carrying out work in the engine compartment (→ In the engine

compartment).

● Never change bulbs unless you know exactly how to do it. If you are uncertain of what to do, have the work

carried out by a suitably qualified workshop.

● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. When the light is switched on, heat will cause

fingerprints to evaporate on the bulb, which in turn will cause the reflector to dim.

WARNING

When changing bulbs, sharp edges on the lamp housing, hot or exploding bulbs may lead to serious injuries.

● Change the bulb only once it has cooled down completely.

● Always protect your hands when changing bulbs.

NOTICE

Water penetrating into the headlight housing may cause damage to the electrical system.

● After changing a bulb, always mount the covers on the headlight housing.

● After mounting, always make sure that the covers are correctly fastened.

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Information on changing bulbs

Always carry out the following actions for changing a bulb in the given order→

:

1. Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.

2. Apply the handbrake.

3. Switch off the lights

4. Move the turn signal and main beam lever to its neutral position.

5. In vehicles with an automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to positionP.

In vehicles with a manual gearbox: select a gear.

6. Switch off the ignition.

7. Allow the orientation lighting to go out (→ Orientation light).

8. Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.

9. Check to see if a fuse has blown.

10. Follow the instructions to change the affected bulb.

Always use identical bulbs with the same designation. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the

glass part or on the base.

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. The heat of the bulb would cause the

fingerprint to evaporate and condense on the reflector. This will impair the brightness of the headlight.

11. After changing the bulb, check to ensure that the bulb is working properly. If the bulb is not working properly,

the bulb may not have been inserted properly, may have failed again, or the connector may have been fitted

incorrectly.

12. Each time you change a bulb at the front of the vehicle, the headlamp settings should be checked by a suitably

qualified workshop.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the instructions listed for your personal safety can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

● Always follow the instructions and observe the general safety precautions.

NOTICE

Observe the following to avoid damage to the vehicle paint or other components:

● Always take care when removing and fitting lights.

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Changing bulbs in the H7 halogen headlights

Preparations

The steps should be carried out in the given order only:

1. Observe information on changing bulbs and carry out any action required.

2. Open the bonnet.

3. Depending on model only for right-hand headlight: Remove upper part of air filter housing.

The headlight must not be removed when changing bulbs.

The illustrations show the left-hand halogen headlight from behind. The right-hand halogen headlight is a

mirror image of the one shown.

Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: Covers on the

headlight.

1

3

Dipped beam and turn signal.

Main beam, daytime running lights and side lights.

Fig. 2 Bulb holder in the headlight.

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Dipped beam.

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3

4

Main beam, daytime running lights and side lights.

Turn signal.

Replacing a dipped beam bulb

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1

1. Fold the retaining clip→ Fig. 1

up and remove the cover

1

down until the bulb is released and take out to the rear.

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2. Press the base of the bulb→ Fig. 2

3. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

4. Position the bottom of the bulb in the headlight insert and fold up until it locks in position. The lug on the bulb

must face up → Fig. 2 (thin arrow).

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2

5. Fit the cover → Fig. 1

and press the retaining clip

down.

6. Depending on model only for right-hand headlight: Install upper part of air filter housing.

7. Close the bonnet.

Replacing a turn signal bulb

2

1

1. Fold the retaining clip→ Fig. 1

up and remove the cover

.

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2. Pull the bulb holder out with the bulb in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 2

3. Replace the bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

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4. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and press in fully in the opposite direction to the arrow.

1

2

5. Fit the cover → Fig. 1

and press the retaining clip

down.

6. Depending on model only for right-hand headlight: Install upper part of air filter housing.

7. Close the bonnet.

Changing the main beam, daytime running light and side light bulbs

3

1. Pull off rubber cover→ Fig. 1

2. Pull the plug upwards→ Fig. 2

.

2

.

3. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise(arrow) as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb

3

→ Fig. 2

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4. Replace the bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

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5. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as it will go→ Fig. 2

2

.

6. Fit the plug→ Fig. 2

.

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7. Fit the rubber cover → Fig. 1

8. Close the bonnet.

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Changing the bulbs in the fog lights

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Preparations

The steps should be carried out in the given order only:

1. Observe information on changing bulbs and carry out any action required.

2. Turn the steering so that the wheel on the affected side of the vehicle is centred. If necessary, start the engine

to do this.

3. Stop the engine again and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

4. Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle toolkit.

The headlight in the front bumper does not have to be removed to change the bulb.

The illustrations show the right-hand headlight. The left-hand headlight is a mirror image of the one

shown.

Fig. 1 In the wheel housing liner: service flap for fog light

(illustration).

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Service flap in the wheel housing liner.

Fig. 2 In the front bumper: Fog light from the rear

(illustration).

2

Bulb carrier for the fog light.

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NOTICE

If water gets into the electrical connectors, it can damage the electrical system.

● Make sure that the electrical connector on the headlight housing is seated correctly when you plug the connector

into the bulb holder.

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1. Use the screwdriver to open the service flap in the wheel housing liner→ Fig. 1

2

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2. Release the connector and pull it off the bulb holder→ Fig. 2

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3. Turn the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the

bulb.

4. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. The bulb and bulb holder are a single unit.

5. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction to the arrow as far as it will go.

6. Fit the connector on the bulb holder. The connector must click into place.

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7. Close the service flap in the wheel housing liner→ Fig. 1

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Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster (panel van or Kombi)

The illustrations show the left-hand tail light cluster. The right-hand tail light cluster is a mirror image of the

one shown.

There are various types of tail light cluster, so the position and design of covers, bulbs and bulb holders may

vary from those shown in the illustrations.

In tail light clusters with

LED

s , some light elements may be fitted with “normal” bulbs. These bulbs can be changed.

Preparations

The steps should be carried out in the given order only:

1. Observe information on changing bulbs and carry out any action required.

2. Open the boot lid or wing doors.

3. Remove the vehicle toolkit from the stowage area.

Removing the tail light cluster

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Fig. 1 On the left side of the vehicle at the rear: Changing

the bulbs in the tail light cluster.

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2

3

Securing bolt.

Bulb holder

1

1. Unscrew the securing bolts → Fig. 1

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2. Slide the tail light cluster outwards from the holder.

3. Release the connector and pull it off the bulb holder.

4. Place the tail light cluster on a clean and flat surface.

Changing the bulb

2

1. Unscrew the securing bolts→ Fig. 1

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2. Remove the bulb holder from the tail light cluster → Fig. 1

3. Replace defective bulbs with a new bulb of the same type.

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Fitting the tail light cluster

1. Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster and screw into position.

2. Fit the connector on the bulb holder.

3. Carefully insert the tail light cluster into the body so that it is flush with the vehicle bodywork.

4. Tighten the securing bolts.

5. Check that the tail light cluster is correctly installed and seated securely.

6. Close the boot lid or wing doors.

Changing the turn signal repeater bulb

Fig. 1 On the side of the vehicle: removing the turn signal

repeater.

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Fig. 2 Changing the bulb in the turn signal repeater.

The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:

1. Observe and follow the instructions in the checklist (→ Exterior lighting).

2. Push the turn signal repeater in direction of travel and swing it out at the rear→ Fig. 1.

3. Lever the side turn signal out of the body.

4. Turn the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow and pull the bulb rearwards out of the housing→ Fig. 2.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.

6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

7. Insert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it as far as it will go in the opposite direction to the arrow

→ Fig. 2.

8. Fit the spring clip of the turn signal repeater at front into the body, push it against the spring force in direction

of travel, and engage it at the rear into the body.

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Bulbs for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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