Replacing light bulbs -> Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid  
Fig. 206 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the cover.  
Fig. 207 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the bulb holder.  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Please review and follow the checklist  
Open the luggage compartment lid  
Carefully pry the cover off fig. 206 using the flat screwdriver  
blade from the vehicle tool kit fig. 185.  
4.  
Turn the bulb holder approximately 30° counterclockwise and  
remove it with the bulb.  
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to  
the ones being replaced.  
Insert the bulb holder in the taillight and turn it approximately  
30° clockwise. The bulb holder must click into place.  
Insert the cover. The cover must lock into place and be se-  
cure.  
LEDs in the taillights in the luggage compartment lid  
LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen deal-  
er 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 loca-  
tion than shown in the illustrations.  
Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
LEDs in the taillights  
Changing LEDs is not possible without dismantling vehicle compo-  
nents. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.  
Replacing license plate lights  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed  
the WARNINGS  
Your vehicle is equipped with LED license plate lights. Individual LED  
lights cannot be replaced. It is not possible to replace the LED unit  
without dismantling vehicle components. Please see an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for  
assistance.