Get In an emergency -> Changing bulbs Guide for Volkswagen Up 4 Door First Generation (2011-2019)

Preparation

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Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.

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Open the appropriate fuse box ⇒ Fuses in the vehicle.

Detecting a blown fuse

A melted metal strip indicates that the fuse has blown ⇒ Fig. 160.

Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.

Changing a fuse

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Take the plastic pliers ⇒ Fig. 161① out of the holder if needed. The holder is on the rear side of

the fuse box near the diagnosis connection.

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For small fuses, push on the catch ⇒ Fig. 161① from above ⇒ Fig. 161A.

For bigger fuses, push the catch ⇒ Fig. 161① onto the fuse from the side ⇒ Fig. 161B.

Remove the fuse

If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same

markings) and same size ⇒

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Insert the cover again or close the fuse box cover.

If used, replace the pliers in the holder behind the fuse box.

NOTICE

You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp

rating.

Changing bulbs

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Information on changing bulbs

⇒ Changing bulbs in the front headlights

⇒ Changing bulbs in the front bumper

⇒ Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster

⇒ Changing the bulb in the number plate light

⇒ Changing bulbs in the side turn signals

Changing the vehicle bulbs requires considerable technical skill. If you do not feel confident with the

procedure, Volkswagen recommends that you have the bulbs changed by a Volkswagen

dealership, or that you seek other expert assistance. Contact a qualified workshop if other vehicle

parts around the lights need to be removed.

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

the vehicle at all times. Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen dealerships. In some countries

it is a legal requirement to have these spare bulbs in the vehicle.

It may be illegal to drive with a defective bulb in the exterior lighting.

Additional bulb specifications

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.

Additional information and warnings:

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Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views

Lights and vision ⇒ Lights and vision

Preparation for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine

compartment

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Vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit

Fuses ⇒ Fuses

WARNING

Accidents can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other road users have

difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.

WARNING

Changing the bulb incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

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When working in the engine compartment, always read and observe the safety warnings

⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment. The engine compartment of any

motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here.

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H4, HB4 and H7 bulbs are pressurised and could explode when they are being changed.

Only change the defective bulb once it has had time to cool down completely.

Never change a bulb unless you are familiar with the procedure. If you are uncertain of

what to do, the work should be carried out by a qualified workshop.

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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.

There are sharp-edged parts in the headlight housing in the engine compartment and on

the tail light cluster housing. Protect your hands when changing bulbs.

NOTICE

Damage to the electrical system could be caused by water entering the system if the rubber

cover on the headlight housing is not properly mounted.

Information on changing bulbs

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Checklist

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

:

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

Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.

Turn the light switch to position 0 Lights.

Shift the turn signal lever to neutral Lights.

Automated manual gearbox: move the selector lever to D or R Changing gear.

Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting and stopping the

engine.

Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear.

Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.

Check to see if a fuse has blown Fuses.

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.

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 or may have failed again,

or the connector may have been inserted incorrectly.

Any time you change a bulb in the front of the vehicle, the headlight settings should be

checked by a qualified workshop.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe

injuries.

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Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

NOTICE

Always take care when removing or fitting lights to prevent damage to the paintwork or to

other vehicle parts.

Changing bulbs in the front headlights

Fig. 162 In the engine compartment: rear view of the left-hand front headlight with rubber cover: ①

dipped beam and main beam, ② side lights and daytime running lights, ③ turn signal and

retaining clip ④

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The front headlight does not need to be removed when changing bulbs.

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

①

②

③

⇒ Fig. 162

Dipped beam and

main beam

Side lights and

daytime running

lights

Front turn signal

headlights

Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing

bulbs.

1.

2.

Open the bonnet

⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment.

Remove the connector

from the H4 bulb. Pull off

rubber cover using the

tabs.

Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go

and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.

3.

Push retaining clip ④ in

the direction of the arrow

to the front, unhook at

side and fold away.

4.

5.

Remove bulb from bulb holder. If necessary, press the catch on the bulb holder.

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

Insert the bulb holder into Insert the bulb holder into

Fit the new bulb, fold back

the headlight and turn it

clockwise as far as it will

go.

the headlight and turn it

clockwise as far as it will

go.

6.

7.

the retaining clips ④ and

hook in.

Put the rubber cover on

and check if it is fitted

securely. Attach

connector to the H4 bulb.

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

mirror image of the one shown.

Changing bulbs in the front bumper

Fig. 163 In the wheeI housing front right: removing the securing bolts (arrows) and the spreader

rivet Ⓐ

Fig. 164 Changing the bulbs in the headlights

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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

1.

Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.

Use the screwdriver from the toolkit to unscrew the two securing bolts in the wheel

housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrows) ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.

2.

Unscrew the front spreader rivet at the bottom of the wheel housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ

and remove it completely.

3.

4.

Grip the edge of the wheel housing trim in between the holes for the securing bolts and

push it gently towards the vehicle interior to release the clip located behind the trim.

5.

6.

Carefully push the wheel housing trim to one side.

Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① and pull it off.

Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 164anticlockwise in the direction of the arrow as far as it will

go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.

7.

8.

9.

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

Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.

Connect the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① to the bulb holder. The connector should click into

place.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Return the wheel housing trim to its original position, ensuring that the clip engages.

Insert the spreader river in the wheel housing trim and the bumper and push in fully

⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ.

Use the screwdriver to screw in the two securing bolts ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrows).

Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster

Fig. 165 In the side of the luggage compartment: A: removing the cover, B: removing the tail light

cluster

Fig. 166 Tail light cluster: C: removing the bulb holder, B: removing the bulbs

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.

Removing the tail light cluster

1.

2.

3.

Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.

Open the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.

Carefully lever off the cover ① ⇒ Fig. 165 A.

Pull the lock ③ on the connector ② in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165 B. Use the

screwdriver from the vehicle tools for this purpose.

4.

5.

Press the catch ④ and pull off the connector ② ⇒ Fig. 165 B.

6.

7.

8.

Remove the wing nut ⑤ ⇒ Fig. 165 B.

Carefully pull the tail light cluster out and remove it from the body.

Remove the tail light cluster and place it on a clean, flat surface.

Changing the bulb

Release the bulb holder at the tabs (arrows) ⇒ Fig. 166 C and remove the bulb holder

from the rear light cluster.

9.

10.

11.

Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type ⇒ Fig. 166 D.

Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster. The release tabs (arrows) ⇒ Fig. 166 C

must click into place.

Fitting the tail light cluster

12.

13.

14.

15.

Carefully put the tail light cluster into the opening in the body.

Use one hand to hold the tail light cluster in the fitting position while using the other hand

to tighten the wing nut ⑤ ⇒ Fig. 165 B.

Check that the tail light cluster is positioned correctly and securely.

Fit the connector ② to the bulb holder and push in the catch ③ against the direction

shown by the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165 B.

16.

17.

Replace the cover. The cover must engage fully and securely.

Close the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.

Changing the bulb in the number plate light

Fig. 167 In the rear bumper: removing the number plate light

Fig. 168 Number plate light: removing the bulb holder

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

A normal flat screwdriver can be used to remove the number plate light ⇒

.

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

Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing

bulbs.

1.

With one hand, push the number plate light from the left to the right and take out of

the bumper ⇒ Fig. 167.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Carefully lift the number plate light slightly out of the bumper.

Turn the bulb holder with the bulb anticlockwise and remove in direction of arrow

⇒ Fig. 168.

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

Insert the bulb holder into the number plate light and turn it as far as it will go in the

opposite direction to the arrow ⇒ Fig. 168.

Carefully insert the number plate light with the left edge in the opening in the

bumper. When doing this, ensure that the number plate light is inserted in the right

direction, i.e. the spring must be on the right-hand side.

7.

8.

Push the number plate light into the bumper until it clicks into place.

NOTICE

Before inserting the screwdriver, slide a piece of paper (or similar) in between the screwdriver

and the bumper in order to prevent any damage to the paintwork on the bumper.

Changing bulbs in the side turn signals

Fig. 169 Removing the side turn signal bulb

Fig. 170 Side turn signal: changing the bulb

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.

With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front ⇒ Fig. 169①.

Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②.

Pull the bulb and bulb holder out in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 170①.

Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.

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

Replace the bulb holder.

Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first.

Push it in until the spring on the other side of the side turn signal engages.

8.

Starting the engine with jump leads

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ How to start the engine using jump leads

If the engine fails to start because the vehicle battery is flat, the flat battery can be connected to the

battery of another vehicle to start the engine. Before using jump leads, check the window on the

vehicle battery ⇒ Vehicle battery.

Jump leads must comply with DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's documentation). On petrol engine

vehicles, the conductor must have a cross-section of at least 25 mm².

Additional information and warnings:

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Pull-away assist systems ⇒ Pull-away assist systems

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Preparation for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine

compartment

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Battery ⇒ Vehicle battery

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