2018-2025 Volkswagen Touareg SUV Various situations -> Change lamps User Manual

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Various situations -> Change lamps for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,  
it means that the function is activated.  
● Never use damaged shims.  
● Never use chocks to secure the vehicle  
on a slope.  
Raising the windscreen wiper arms  
from the windscreen  
– Before lifting the wiper arms, move them to  
the operating position →  
.
Windscreen wiper blades  
– To lift a wiper arm, only lift it by the area  
where the wiper blade is attached.  
Before you start to e the windscreen  
wiper arms back on tWith the  
ignition switched on, pown  
briefly to return the wipri
position.  
Service position  
NCE  
● To prevemage to the ine bonnet and  
wiper armsy lift the wiparms off the  
dscreen onhey are in operating  
on.  
place the wieen wiper arms on the  
reen wiper blade fore starting to drive.  
Fig. 222 Windscreen wiper in service position.  
In the operating positioeen wiper  
arms can be raised To set  
the windscreen won,  
the wiper arme  
windscreen.  
Change lamps  
Inoduction to the topic  
→ fig. 222, do
Changing a bulb requires a certain amount of  
manual skill. Volkswa- gen therefore  
Activate the ser
recommends having the bulbs replaced by a  
specialist workshop in case of insecurity. A  
professional should always be consulted if other  
parts of the vehicle have to be removed in  
order to change the bulb in question.  
– The engine bonn
→
p. .  
– Switch on the ignition anff again.  
– Press the wiper lever down briefly.  
Volkswagen recommends having the bulbs  
replaced by a Volkswagen dealer.  
Activating the servposition in the  
infotainment syste
A box with the spare bulbs required for road  
safety should always be carried in the vehicle.  
Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen  
dealers. In some countries, it is compulsory to  
carry spare lamps in the vehicle.  
– The engine bonneust be closed  
→
p. 313.  
witch on the ition.  
R  
– Pr
– Press the  
infotainment button.  
Service  
function button .  
It may be forbidden to drive with the exterior  
lighting bulbs out  
Settings  
– OR: Press the  
Service & Controls  
function button, then  
.
.
Service position  
– Press the function button  
wipers  
to activate or deactivate the service  
position.  
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LED technology lights  
NOTICE  
The LEDs cannot be replaced by the user.  
Please seek the assistance of a specialist.  
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer  
for this.  
If the rubber or plastic caps are not correctly  
fitted to the headlamp housing after a lamp has  
been replaced, this may cause damage to the  
electrical system (especially if water enters).  
Additional lamp specifications  
The specifications of some of the factory-fitted  
headlamp or rear lamps may differ from those  
of conventional lamps. The corresponding  
designation is shown on the lamp cap or on the  
lamp bulb.  
Checklist "Information on lamp  
replacement".  
Please note and at the beg
chapter on page 296.  
WARNING  
If the road is not well lit and other road users  
cannot see the vehicle or see it only with  
difficulty, accidents can occur.  
Checklist  
Always carry out tllowing operas for  
→
changig lamps in ther given  
possible, pthe vehicllevel  
und at a sastance frm  
taking the neary safety  
If the lamps are replaced incorrectly,  
accidents and serious injuries can occur.  
● Before working on the engine  
compartment, always read and observe  
the warnings on → p. 313. The engine  
compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous  
area in which serious injuries can occur.  
the electric parking brake → p.  
n the light control knob to position 0  
p. 128.  
● Gas discharge lamps operate
voltage and, if handled i
cause serious or fatal
4. the indicator lever to the basic  
pos→ page 128.  
5. Move telector lever to the P position.  
● H7 and gas discharg
→
p. 176.  
pressure and may
● Replace the lamp in
Switch off the engine and remove the key  
has cooled down co
from the ignition → page 168.  
● Never change a lamp
with ssary ope
sure what needs to be
ecessary work done by a speci
workshop.  
. Wait until the exterior orientation lighting  
→ p. 128 has gone out.  
8. Wait for the lamp to cool down.  
9. Visually check for blown fuses → p. 303.  
10. Replace the affected lamp according to the  
Do not touch the lamp b with your  
fingers. Fingerprints evate in the heat  
of the burning lamp and nd" the  
flector.  
instructions → ; if necessary, have  
a torch  
at hand. Replace the lamps only with new  
ones of the same type. The corresponding  
de- nomination can be found in the case.  
quillo or in the lamp bulb.  
● e are sharp parts the housings of  
the dlamps (in rear light clusters)  
and tht clusters. Therefore,  
protect your hands when changing the  
bulbs.  
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Checklist (continued)  
Changing the headlamp bulbs  
11. As a general rule, do not touch the lamp  
bulb with your fingers. Fingerprints  
evaporate with the heat of the burning  
lamp, are deposited on the reflec- tor and  
reduce the luminous intensity of the  
headlamp.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 296.  
12. After replacing the lamp, check that it  
works. If the lamp does not work, this may  
be due to the lamp not being mounted  
correctly, the connector not being fitted  
correctly or, again, a fault with the lamp.  
13. Always have the headlamp adjustment  
checked by a specialist workshop whenever  
a lamp on the front of the vehicle is  
replaced.  
For your own safety, do not ignore this  
important checklist, otherwise serious acci
and injuries may occur.  
● Always follow the instructions in
checklist and observe the generally  
applicable safety measures.  
3 In the engine compartment: left-hand  
lamp covers and lamps.  
It is not necessary to dismantle the headlamp to  
change the bulbs.  
NOTICE  
the case of hybrid vehicles, the engine  
cartment cover must first be removed.  
To avoid damaginart of  
the vehicle, alwag  
units carefully  
On vehicles with dynamic bend lighting (AFS)  
or dynamic high beam assistant, it is not  
possible to change the position light bulbs.  
.
Changing the position light bulbs  
Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given:  
1. Please note the checklist and carry out the  
operations described in it.  
→
p. 296.  
2. Open the engine bonnet → page 313.  
1
3. Remove the cover → fig. 223  
from the  
rear part  
the headlamp. To do this, press the socket  
2
to one side and remove the cover  
→ fig. 223  
backwards.  
4
4. Remove the lower handle → fig.  
223 guide and pull it out to the  
rear.  
of the  
5. Pull the lamps straight out of the lamp  
holder in a straight line.  
6. Replace the defective lamp with a new one of  
the same type  
.
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Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given: (continued)  
Replace the lamps on the front  
bumper  
7. The assembly is carried out in the reverse  
direction of the operations described  
above.  
Please note and , at the beginning of this  
8. Refit the handle → fig. 223  
4
with  
chapter, on page 296.  
the bulb holder in the headlamp and insert  
it completely.  
1
9. Replace the cover → fig. 223  
on the  
The guide and press it into place until it  
clicks into place.  
Changing the indicator lamps  
Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given:  
1. Please note the checklist and carry out the  
operations described in it.  
→
p. 296.  
2. Open the engine bonnet → page 313.  
1
3. Remove the cover → fig. 223  
from  
ght front mud: Changing the  
amp.  
the rear of the headlamp. To do this, press  
down the socket  
2
→ fig. 223 to the side and remove the  
out the following operations in the  
cover towards the rear.  
4. Remove the upper handle → fig.  
icated:  
3
of  
223 guide and pull it backwards.  
the  
1. ease note the checklist and  
out the operations described therein  
5. Pull the lamps straight o
holder in a straight li
→
p6.  
2. Turn tteering so that the side wheel of  
the vehicle concerned faces towards the  
centre; if necessary, start the engine to do  
so. Then switch the engine off again and  
remove the key from the ignition switch.  
6. Replace the defecti
of the same type.  
7. The assembly is ca
direction of the ope
above.  
3. Carefully prise off the mudguard cover in  
the direction of the arrow with the flat end  
of the screwdriver from the on-board tools.  
→ fig. 224.  
8. Refidle → fig.
the bulholder on t
ush it all the way into the h
1
Replace the cover → fig. 223  
on  
the guide and press it place until it  
clicks into place.  
1
4. Unlock the connector → fig. 224  
and desa-  
The figures show the headlamp from  
ehind. The right hemp is symmetrical  
and plug it in.  
.
2
5. Turn the bulb holder → fig. 224  
in the  
The lamp and the lamp must be pulled  
backwards in the direction of the arrow,  
anti-clockwise as far as it will go and then  
pulled out together with the lamp to the  
rear.  
6. Replace the defective lamp with a new one  
of the same type.  
7. Place the bulb holder in the headlamp and  
turn it clockwise until the bulb is in the  
correct position.  
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Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given: (continued)  
NOTICE  
● Make sure that the electrical connector is  
correctly positioned in the headlamp housing.  
This will prevent damage to the electrical  
system in the event of water ingress.  
● Take care not to damage the vehicle's  
paintwork when disassembling and  
reassembling the headlamp  
1
8. Connect the plug → fig. 224 to the socket  
2
. The connector must engage audibly.  
9. Fit the cover on the mudguard  
→ fig. 224.  
.
Replace the lamps of the rear light clusters on the bodyw
Please note  
and at the beginning of this chapter on pag6.  
2
4
Fig. 225 On the nt: left luggcompartment light , left  
and screw  
luggage compar
Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given:  
1. Please note the checklist and carry out the  
operations described therein.  
→
p. 296.  
2. Open the tailgate → page 101.  
3. Remove the covers → fig. 225  
3
4
,
or the lamp  
2
of the luggage compartment . Carefully  
prise out the boot lid(s) or boot light by  
inserting the flat tip of the on-board  
screwdriver into the recess and levering in  
the direction of the arrow.  
4. Insert the flat tip of the screwdriver from  
Fig. 22r optical assembly on the bodywork:  
disassembly of the lamp holder.  
the on-board tools into the centre screw →  
1
fig. 225  
.
1
5. Unscrew the central screw → fig. 225  
while at the same time holding the rear  
light unit. The screw remains in the  
carriage and is secured against falling out.  
ga.  
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Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given: (continued)  
the bodywork. Make sure that the optical unit  
is securely fixed in the housings.  
13. Hold the rear optical unit in the mounting  
position with one hand and screw in the  
6. Carefully pull the rear light cluster  
backwards out of the housings.  
1
centre screw → fig. 225 with the other  
hand.  
7. Press the locking tabs of the lamp holder →  
fig. 226 clockwise and remove the rear  
light cluster.  
14. Check that the rear optical unit is correctly  
mounted and securely fastened.  
8. Place the rear optical unit on a clean,  
smooth surface.  
3
4
15. Remove the covers → . 225 , or the  
2
luggage compartment 225  
.
9. Release the bayonet catch.  
16. Close the tailgate → p. 1
10. Replace the defective lamp in the  
lampholder with a new one of the same  
type and close the bayonet catch.  
11. Insert the bulb holder into the rear light  
cluster. The locking tabs → fig. 226 must  
engage audibly.  
12. Carefully position the rear light cluster in  
the recess in the body. When doing so,  
insert the wires as far as possible into the  
Replace the lamps of the rear light tailgate  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 296.  
F27 On the tailgate: Remthe cover.  
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Fig. 228 On the tailgate: Remove the bulb holder for rear light clusters without LEd for  
rear light clusters with LED technology.  
Perform the following operations only in the order given:  
fig. 228  
Please note the checklist and caations descin it.  
1.  
O101.  
2.  
3.  
Insert the flat tip of the oard tools into the ecess in the cover  
1
→ fig. 227 anover off.  
Turn the lampholder in the o
clockwise or compress the lo
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and  
pull it out.  
4.  
clockwise or anti-clockwise.  
cextract it.  
Removlampholde
If is, turn it  
courn it  
cl
co
ress the lamp inwards, turn it anticlockwise  
and pull it out.  
5.  
6.  
e lamp with a new one of the same  
type. d press it back into place.  
nd it he sense  
clockwise unhe has  
embedded.  
Refit the bulb holder and tighten it.  
clockwise.  
7.  
8.  
1
Fthe cover → fig. 227 . The cover must fit tightly and securely in place.  
The figures shohe left rear optical unit.  
The housing oe optical unit  
right rear is symmeal.  
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4. Pull out the defective bulb in the direction  
of the arrow and replace it with a new one  
of the same type → fig. 230.  
Changing the number plate lamp  
bulbs  
5. Carefully position the lighting unit in the  
bumper recess. Make sure that the  
mounting position is correct.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 296.  
6. Press the illumination unit into the switch  
until you hear it click into place.  
Number plate lights with Lology  
The LEDs cannot be replacelease  
seek the assistance of qualifi
a Vo
Volkswagen recommends  
this purpose.  
Problems and tions  
and at tginning ois  
ge 296.  
Fig. 229 On the tailgate: number plate lamp.  
a total or partial failure of the  
e lighting. OR: There is a fault in the  
hicle's lighting system. Go to a  
specialist workshop and have the system  
hecked.  
e is a total or partial failure of the  
frelight.  
Both number plate lamps have failed.  
eck the vehicle lighting and, if necessary,  
place the lamp in question.  
If all the lamps work, contact a specialist  
workshop.  
Fig. 230 On the tailgate: N
An oy fllade screw
to ove the number plate lam
Control of the lamps of the towed trailer  
If a trailer is correctly connected to the trailer  
power socket → p. 278, the function of certain  
trailer lamps or LEDs is also monitored if a trailer  
indicator fails: if a trailer indicator fails, this is  
also indicated in the instrument cluster by a  
doubling of the flashing rate of the  
ways carry out the following operations in the  
der given:  
Please note the checklind carry out the  
operations described thn.  
p. 296.  
corresponding indicator lamp ( or ).  
2. s the flat tip of tcrewdriver of the  
ontools in direction of the arrow  
→ fig. 2e recess of the lighting  
unit.  
If a light-emitting diode (LED) of a rear  
optical unit fails, it shall not be indicated.  
However,  
3. Pull the lighting unit slightly outwards.  
if all diodes fail, this shall be indicated by the  
control tell-tale  
.
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