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Replacing Interior Lights on a Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Instrument panel light

Removing the rear interior light to replace the bulbs is a very quick and simple procedure on the Volkswagen Tiguan. Obtain a plastic wedge or, at a pinch, a small flat screwdriver. Insert the wedge into the surrounding slot of the light and gently pry to extract it from its housing. Done! Here are the small LED lights inside the cabin. Remove them and insert the new ones you have purchased, then reassemble the light by clicking it back into place. You can also replace them with different bulbs if the fitting and size allow.

Updated on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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