To replace the dashboard lights for the ventilation controls on a 2005 vw passat you need its user manual.
instrument panel or controls?
The fuse probably blew that controls the dashboard lights.
Your dashboard lights suddenly not working is almost always your indication that your taillights are out. If the fuse for your taillights is blown and you replace it, your dash lights should be fine.
Try parking/tailight fuse
remove the dashboard, and u will see the lights behind it
Your brake lights are out too! Replace the fuse.
you have to remove the cover of the dashboard to replace the light bulbs
There is another fuse box under the hood and next to the battery. This fuse controls the horn, dashboard lights, and the tail lights.
Adjust steering wheel outward and down to access the dashboard easier. Then with a special removal tool reach behind the side and back. Slowly lift out. The lights are located directly in back of dashboard. Replace them with new lights and return dashboard.
Check engine light is out
Dash has to be removed. Dealership replaced all lights and charged 250 dollars us.
To replace dash lights on a Mazda B 3000 first disconnect the battery and remove the dashboard. Unplug the cluster wiring and carefully remove the display. Replace the lights.