Removing and installing fog light bulb L22/L23 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
3. Turn steering to right as far as stop.
4. Lever off cover (1) in wheel housing liner in direction of arrow (A).
5. Release connector (4) and disconnect.

6. Pull cap (3) off fog light housing (5).
7. Turn left fog light bulb L22(2) in direction of arrow (B) and pull it out of fog light housing (5).
8. Pull cap (3) off left fog light bulb L22(2).
9. ⚠ Risk of damage to the headlight.Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which vaporise when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass bulb to cloud over.Wear clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.Make sure cover cap is correctly seated when installing. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight. — Slide cap (3) onto left fog light bulb L22(2).
10. Push left fog light bulb L22(2) into fog light housing.
11. Turn left fog light bulb L22(2) clockwise to stop.
12. Test functionality.
13. Check fog light settings, and adjust fog light if necessary 36.1Descriptions of work.

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