Removing and installing tail light (vehicles ▸ 09.00): VW Passat B5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

🔩 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 pull out ignition key.
2. Fold trim before tail light in luggage compartment to side (saloon) or open tail light side stowage compartment flap (Variant).
3. Remove bulb holder .
4. Unscrew securing nuts (arrows) and remove tail light housing.
5. Insert tail light housing into body aperture.
6. Tighten securing nuts (3 Nm). — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
7. Install bulb holder and reconnect connector .
8. Fold trim before tail light in luggage compartment back (saloon) or close flap for tail light side stowage compartment (Variant).

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