Fog lights VW Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) rear and front

See the technical documentation for the exact location of the fog lights on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) car, as it can depend on configuration and manufacturing year of the vehicle. The replacement procedure depends on the axle (the front or rear) where the light is mounted.

To make replacement of the components more comfortable, set the car onto a servicing pit or platform, or lift it using a jack.

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery in order to avoid short circuit.

Gain access to the light fasteners. For this, you probably need to unbend the mudguard, demount the bumper and remove wheel arch protective covers.

The clips fastening the wheel arch covers are easily damageable, that is why you should act very carefully during demounting. First of all, slightly knock on the clip using the hammer, in order to clean it from dirt stuck on the inner side, then remove its pin and only after this – the fastener itself.

If the VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) car has plastic covers on its bumper, use a plastic wedge for releasing their retainers. This will help to avoid damaging of the car body paintwork.

Apply thin layer of grease on the thread of the fog lights fastening bolts. This will help to prevent corrosion and jamming of the fasteners, which will significantly ease demounting of the light units in the future.

Inspect visually and replace, if necessary, the fog light cover gasket. The worn sealing element is unable to provide light hermeticity. Due to dirt and moisture ingress into the light body, the reflector coating may peel off.

Using a soft cloth, clean the fog lights surfaces from stains left during installation. Light intensity and correctness of its diffusion depend on cleanliness of the light lens.

If the vehicle is used on roads with the poor-quality surface, cover the light glass with a special protective film. It will protect the lens from damages.

Adjust the VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) car fog lights in accordance with car manufacturer recommendations. Only properly adjusted light units provide good observability regardless to weather conditions, and do not dazzle drivers in the oncoming cars.