Get Do it yourself -> Exterior lighting Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Exterior lighting

Introduction

Before performing bulb replacement, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LED light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced

by yourself. Depending on the model and on the vehicle equipment, if the exterior lighting uses LED technology, it is not

possible to replace the LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an indication tha

more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LED lights checked and replaced if necessary by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.

Additional bulb speciﬁcations

Some bulbs may have certain manufacturer speciﬁcations that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will

be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.

WARNING

If the vehicle lighting is not used appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufﬁciently. The

vehicle will not be visible to other road users or will be difﬁcult to see. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Regularly check the vehicle's lighting system and turn signals.

Have the vehicle lighting system repaired immediately, when necessary.

WARNING

Work in the hood space can result in accidents and serious injuries if bulb replacements are carried out incorrectly.

Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required activities.

If you are not sure how to carry out a bulb replacement, have the work required carried out by suitably qualiﬁed

professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

WARNING

During the bulb replacement, the sharp-edged parts of bulb housings and hot or exploding bulbs can cause serious

injuries.

Only change bulbs when they have cooled down completely.

Always protect your hands during bulb replacement.

NOTICE

Water entering the headlight housing can damage the electrical system.

Following a bulb replacement, always install the covers on the headlight housing.

Always check that the covers are properly secured after installation.

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NOTICE

If you touch the lights of the glass bulbs when changing them, you may leave ﬁngerprints on the light. The ﬁngerprints will

vaporize from the heat when the light is switched on and will cause the reﬂector to darken.

Do not touch the glass bulb with bare ﬁngers. Use cloth gloves, for example.

Only touch the base of the light when installing it.

Information on bulb replacement

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Always perform the following activities for bulb replacement in the speciﬁed sequence ⇒

1. Safely park the vehicle on a horizontal and ﬁrm surface, and a safe distance away from moving trafﬁc where possible

⇒ Parking.

2. Set the electronic parking brake.

3. Switch the lights off.

4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated.

5. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Engage the parking lock

6. Switch the ignition off.

7. Vehicles with manual transmission: Select a gear.

8. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off.

9. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.

10. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out ⇒

Introduction.

11. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions ⇒

A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass

bulb.

Do not touch the glass bulbs with your bare ﬁngers. The residue from ﬁngerprints can impair the brightness of the

headlight.

12. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed.

If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connector may no

have been plugged in correctly.

13. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

If the steps described for the bulb replacement are ignored, accidents may occur. Serious injuries may result.

Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

NOTICE

Removing and inserting trim panels and headlights incorrectly can damage the vehicle paint and body.

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Always be careful when removing and inserting the trim panels and headlights.

Replacing Bulbs in LED Headlights

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Preparations

Only perform these activities in the speciﬁed order:

1. Refer to the information on bulb replacement and carry out the activities ⇒ Information on bulb replacement.

2. Open the hood.

The headlight does not need to be removed for bulb replacement.

Replacing a bulb in a turn signal

Fig. 142 In the right-side of the hood space: rear side of the headlights.

Turn signal bulb holder cover.

Turn signal bulb holder.

1. Remove the rubber cover ﬁg. 142

2. Pull out the lamp holder by the handle in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 142

. In order to aid removal, at the same time

press the handle slightly up and down alternately.

3. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.

4. Carefully insert the lamp holder in the headlight and press it forwards until it perceptibly engages ﬁg. 142

5. Press around the circumference of the rubber cover.

6. Close the hood.

The figures show the right headlight. The left headlight is structured as its mirror image.

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