Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Changing the light bulb in the backup lamp

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The light bulbs for the backup lights are Lifetime bulbs with a very long service life. If the bulb is defective, you cannot change it yourself because other vehicle components must be removed. Defective backup light bulbs should be changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service facility.