The flathead will actually fit inside of the plastic bolt you were using the socket on. There is a groove for it near the back inside. You can use a flat head for both left and right sides.
I just returned from Auto Zone an hour ago; where I replaced the bulb in like eight minutes in their parking lot. The sales guy said, you look like you know what your doing. LOL Thanks for sharing. I'd done this on older cars back in the day and wanted to be sure.
Thank you, the video was a big help. On the 2011 model, the bolt is facing toward the rear of the car from the inside and very hard to get to (driver side), so I couldn't use the 7/16" socket, but was able to use a flat head screwdriver instead (like in the other video), and of course I had bought the 7507, not realizing that I must have the executive model and need the 7506 instead. Back to the auto parts store tomorrow for the correct bulb.
Exactly what I needed! Funny thing, as I was loosening the passenger side using my socket and extension, I let go to pull the assembly out and my socket and extension fell into the side of the door through that hatch! Of course it did, right? Luckily I could remove the spare, remove the tire tool kit and reach right in to get it. So, crisis handled.
i dont know if this thread is still on.. i have the same car, yet on the passenger's side i couldn't find the (what shows here) exposed plastic nut.. i don,t have this storage place above left rear wheel, the cavity doesn't exist.. any idea about that?
Hi. Thanks for this video. Quick question. Do you know the size bulb for the lights on the trunk? Thought it was the same only to go and replace it with the bulb you suggested to find that it was an even smaller bulb.
"Executive level". I'm not sure what package I have (2013), but there was only one bulb, a 7506L, which is a single filament bulb. I couldn't find that bulb at Walmart, so I got 7506, and am hoping for the best.
#1 This video was informative & Awesome. The comments about the other video done by the "Eastern European guy" we're hilarious!#2 I am very proud to have been the 69th person to "Like" this video.
thanks for sharing the video. Are you saying the brake and turn signal are using the same bulb? How is that possible since the two lights are used in different senarios? Thanks.
Dude why you badmouth the "European Guy"... he speaks English better than you and he used the right tools.... not cool to disrespect other youtubers while promoting yourself
Not very nice of you to insult the producer of the other video. Engligh isn't spoken everywhere, he has learnt it as a second language. How many languages can you speak? And as for your comment on the screwdriver, some models particularly those in the EU have a bolt head with both hex and flat/phillips fittings. Try not to be so negative it just reflects poorly on you.
Joshua Whiting, Arabic and Spanish, but I'll keep this in English so that you can read it; go fuck yourself. I'm not trying to win a popularity contest.
The flathead will actually fit inside of the plastic bolt you were using the socket on. There is a groove for it near the back inside. You can use a flat head for both left and right sides.
I have had to change both my tail lights 3 times now over a span of 2 years and your video is ALL I’ve needed! Thank you!!!!! 👏👏👏
I just returned from Auto Zone an hour ago; where I replaced the bulb in like eight minutes in their parking lot. The sales guy said, you look like you know what your doing. LOL Thanks for sharing. I'd done this on older cars back in the day and wanted to be sure.
Thank you so much. Single 64 year old lady here and you made it easy to get done.
Dena Francia, good on you! I’m glad I could help. You rock.
Thank you sir. I was able to change my tail light within 20 min solely because of your video. I do not have any car background at all.
Thank you, the video was a big help. On the 2011 model, the bolt is facing toward the rear of the car from the inside and very hard to get to (driver side), so I couldn't use the 7/16" socket, but was able to use a flat head screwdriver instead (like in the other video), and of course I had bought the 7507, not realizing that I must have the executive model and need the 7506 instead. Back to the auto parts store tomorrow for the correct bulb.
Excelent video, I replace my car light with out any problem using your video, thanks a lot!! Keeping posting
Thank for posting this video! You made it some much easier and identifying the correct bulb. Yes it is the 7506 on my '13 Lux TDI.
Brilliant, helped me a lot. I'll pop my beer in your general direction tonite. Many thanks RW!
Nice work mate,.. thanks from Melbourne Australia!!
Thanks RW your video made it so easy to change the bulb and have the correct bulb ready to install!!
Excellent article. Straight-forward and spot-on. Thanks -from MAINE.
Easy explanation and for both sides. Thank you
I did it! I changed my own bulb. Thanks, Redneck Wizard. 😉
Thanks for the video.
Works fine with flathead screwdriver (German spec European car).
Thanks have a Lux and was given the 7507 light bulb as well when I walked into Auto Zone.
Information was really helpful
I have the Lux as well. So which is the correct bulb?
You're right, that bolt is probably $700! Thanks from Washington
You rock man, mine just went out. Thanks and greetings from LA.
Exactly what I needed! Funny thing, as I was loosening the passenger side using my socket and extension, I let go to pull the assembly out and my socket and extension fell into the side of the door through that hatch! Of course it did, right? Luckily I could remove the spare, remove the tire tool kit and reach right in to get it. So, crisis handled.
Thanks for your video, very helpful cheers from the UK
Redneck Wizard!
Definitely my kinda guy!
Thanks Buddy!
WB-USMC-RET.
Thanks- 7506 for a 2014 Sport as well. 5 minutes to do both. Watch the clips on the plastic piece on right side.
Good video. Spot on for details.
Worked for 2011 Lux TDI. 7506 clear bulb.
"He uses the wrong f*ckin tool"
Proceeds to use a standard socket, lol. Great vid, thanks!
Helpful, and worth it for the “...he used the wrong f’ing tool” line!
i dont know if this thread is still on.. i have the same car, yet on the passenger's side i couldn't find the (what shows here) exposed plastic nut.. i don,t have this storage place above left rear wheel, the cavity doesn't exist.. any idea about that?
Hi, thanks for your video, and what's the two silver tools' name on the left?
"Other guy uses wrong tool" let's use SAE on metric hardware. 'merica.
11 MM for those of us with the correct tools!
Ron Wroblewski I forgot you drove this exact Touareg and knew it was metric instead of SAE. ‘yurope. Dipshit.
The other fella did use the proper tool.
Hi. Thanks for this video. Quick question. Do you know the size bulb for the lights on the trunk? Thought it was the same only to go and replace it with the bulb you suggested to find that it was an even smaller bulb.
"Executive level". I'm not sure what package I have (2013), but there was only one bulb, a 7506L, which is a single filament bulb. I couldn't find that bulb at Walmart, so I got 7506, and am hoping for the best.
Helped A LOT. Thanks!!!!!
#1 This video was informative & Awesome. The comments about the other video done by the "Eastern European guy" we're hilarious!#2 I am very proud to have been the 69th person to "Like" this video.
Gay
Nice job thanks for doing both
Thanks that was easy
Thanks. Very helpful.
I think the us have just the VW Atlas and not the Touareg? Just the Canadians have this model.
Is that tru?
Very helpful thank you!
I just found out on the passenger rear that you can use a straight screwdriver to unscrew the plastic fastener or a socket
Thank you!!!
thanks man that was easy
Thanks!
thanks for sharing the video. Are you saying the brake and turn signal are using the same bulb? How is that possible since the two lights are used in different senarios? Thanks.
The three functions do all use the same bulb because of the electronics and the way its wired.
I see. You video is very helpful. I have a 2013 Lux version and it's the same configure.
Thanks for the video, proved to be very helpful. I have a '12 Treg Sport, also used the Sylvania 7506 (not 7507). Thanks again!
Do you have something on the hatch tail light
If you do global videos, please tell the socket sizes in metric, i.e. mm.
Thank you👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks. Very helpfull
Thanks from a dent man in London. May the south rise again.
thanks!
Big thank from me
Can you do one on the headlights pls
having trouble getting light back into place.....
7506 instead of 7507. Thx, same setup on Hybrid so people know.
Mines 2013 but looks the same. Only video out there for this model years
2012 touareg sport, 7506 clear bulb.
You had Me at "fuckin tool"
Ok… I broke the white plastic bolt/screw like a dumbass. Anybody know what’s it’s called or a part number replacement?
All second gen Touaregs in the USA use red turn signals
Dude why you badmouth the "European Guy"... he speaks English better than you and he used the right tools.... not cool to disrespect other youtubers while promoting yourself
Actual 2012 model has a screw ..... type .....
VW being made in ROW use metric nuts and bolts so a 7/16" socket is also the wrong fucking tool too. It's 11mm.
No. The. Fuck. It. Wasn’t.
7/16'' freedom units brother, use the correct fuckin tool!
Not very nice of you to insult the producer of the other video. Engligh isn't spoken everywhere, he has learnt it as a second language. How many languages can you speak? And as for your comment on the screwdriver, some models particularly those in the EU have a bolt head with both hex and flat/phillips fittings. Try not to be so negative it just reflects poorly on you.
Joshua Whiting, Arabic and Spanish, but I'll keep this in English so that you can read it; go fuck yourself. I'm not trying to win a popularity contest.