Removing and installing front interior light W1: VW Phaeton

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Carefully lever lens off interior light (arrow).
3. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
4. Unclip interior light from roof trim (arrow).
5. Pull interior light forwards (arrow) out of roof trim.

6. Release and disconnect connectors (arrow).
7. Release locking lugs (1) and remove electric sun visor control unit (2).
8. Release and disconnect connector (arrow).
9. Remove interior light.
10. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
11. Carefully lever lens off interior light (arrow).
12. Carefully remove bulbs (arrows) out of bulb holder.

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