Volkswagen ID.4: Replacing bulbs in LED headlights

Preparations

Only perform these activities in the specified order:

1. Refer to the information on bulb replacement and carry out the activities.

2. Open the hood.

The headlight does not need to be removed for bulb replacement.

Replacing a bulb in a turn signal

Fig. 1 In the right-side of the hood space: rear side of the headlights.

1. Turn signal bulb holder.

1. To remove, turn the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1 -1-.

2. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.

3. Carefully insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn in the opposite direction to the arrow→ fig. 1 -1-.

4. Close the hood.

The illustration shows the right headlight from behind. The left headlight is structured as its mirror image.

Introduction

Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of multiple electrical equipment items using one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print. Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment items may use multiple fuses.

Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been fixed. If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuses for emergency responders

One of the high-voltage system fuses in the fuse box in the instrument panel is marked with a special flag to allow emergency responders to switch off the vehicle power as quickly as possible. Never replace this fuse yourself or swap it with a fuse from a different fuse location → . If this fuse is malfunctioning, always have it replaced by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Voltage in the high-voltage system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death!

• Never touch the electrical wires in the hood space
• Never replace or repair fuses of the high-voltage system yourself.
• Always have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses, and bridging a power circuit without fuses can cause severe damage or fires within the vehicle. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Replace fuses only with fuses of same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty fuse.
• Never repair fuses.
• Never use metal strips, paper clips or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.

NOTICE

The high-voltage fuses marked with a special flag in the fuse box in the instrument panel are for use by emergency responders only in order to switch off the vehicle power in an emergency. If these high-voltage fuses are removed incorrectly, the vehicle could be damaged.

• Never remove the fuses marked with a special flag in the instrument panel.
• If the high-voltage system has switched off, seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The vehicle is no longer ready to drive.

NOTICE

Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the vehicle is drive-ready, the light is switched on, or other electrical equipment is switched on could cause damage to the electrical system.

• Always deactivate the vehicle's drive system and switch off the light and other electrical equipment.
• Make sure that the drive-ready mode cannot be established while a fuse is being replaced.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by another fuse with a higher amp rating, this could also damage the vehicle's electrical system in another location.

• Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

NOTICE

Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

• Protect open fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.
• Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
• Check that the fuse box covers are tightly sealed again and are not damaged.

There are more fuses in the vehicle than are specified in this chapter. These should only be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.