13.
Insert the bulb holder in the tail light and screw it in ⇒ꢀfig. 210 E.
Installing the tail lights
14.
Turn the locking mechanism ⇒ꢀfig. 209 (1) A 90° clockwise until it stops.
15.
Insert the electrical connector into the bulb holder until it clicks into place. Press the red
locking mechanism ⇒ꢀfig. 210 (1) D back in.
16.
17.
Insert the tail light into the opening on the body carefully.
Hold the tail light in the correct position with one hand and tighten the screws with the other
hand (3) C.
Insert the trim panel ⇒ꢀfig. 209 (2) B into its original position, first at the bottom and then at
18.
the top.
19.
20.
Close the side storage compartment in the luggage compartment.
Close the rear hatch
LEDs in the rear taillights
Changing LEDs is not possible without dismantling vehicle components. Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Taillights with LEDs may also have some “standard” light bulbs. These bulbs can be replaced.
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 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.
Replacing the light bulb in the backup lamp
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The light bulbs for the backup lights are “Lifetime” bulbs with a very long service life. If the bulb is
defective, you cannot change it yourself because other vehicle components must be removed.
Defective backup light bulbs should be changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service facility.
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