How to replace Passat 2022 headlight bulbs – halogen headlights

Replacing a Passat 2022 headlight can vary depending on the model year and whether it is the passenger side or driver’s side headlight. However, the general steps are as follows:

1. Park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving traffic on level and solid ground as soon as possible.
2. Set the parking brake
3. Switch the lights off
4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated
5. Automatic transmission: move the selector lever into the P position 
6. Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock 
7. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off 
8. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.
9. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out 
10. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions. A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.
11. Never touch a glass light bulb with bare hands. The fingerprints left behind would vaporize from the heat when the bulb is switched on and condense on the reflector, which would then reduce the headlight brightness.
12. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed. If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connector may not have been plugged in correctly.
13. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Replacing the bulbs in the halogen headlights (Passat 2022 headlight )

Replacing a low-beam headlight bulb on (Passat 2022)

Only perform these steps in the specified order:

1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps.
2. Open the hood
3. Remove the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight.
4. Turn the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow until the retaining tab of the bulb holder is situated in the recesses in the bulb housing (small arrows). Then remove the bulb holder toward the rear
5. Replace the burned-out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.
6. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
7. Fit the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight.
8. Close the hood

Replacing a bulb for a parking light (Passat 2022)

Only perform these steps in the specified order:

1. Follow the checklist and complete the steps. 
2. Open the hood
3. Remove the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight.
4. Remove the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow
5. Replace the burned-out bulb with a new one identical to the one being replaced.
6. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight opposite the arrow and push it all the way in.
7. Fit the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight.
8. Close the hood

Replacing a high beam headlight bulb

Only perform these steps in the specified order:

1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps. 
2. Open the hood
3. Remove the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight.
4. Turn the bulb for the high beam headlight  in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the headlight. Then release plug connector  and remove.
5. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.
6. Connect the connector  to the bulb for the high beam headlight, ensuring that it audibly locks into place. Then insert the bulb for the high beam headlight  into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
7. Fit the rubber cover  on the rear side of the headlight.
8. Close the hood

Replacing a bulb for a turn signal, parking light and daytime running light

Only perform these steps in the specified order:

1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps.
2. Open the hood
3. Remove the rubber cover  on the rear side of the headlight.
4. Turn the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the headlight.
5. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.
6. Insert the bulb holder  into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
7. Fit the rubber cover  on the rear side of the headlight.
8. Close the hood

The illustrations show the left headlight from behind. The layout on the right headlight is a mirror image of the left.

It is not possible for you to replace the LEDs for LED headlights. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.