Removing and installing high-level brake light, Golf

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Plastic wedge -T10039/1-

Removing:

• Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.

Caution Danger of damage to component surfaces. When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape.

• Attach a strip of adhesive tape -1- to the area of the rear lid above the brake light.

Caution Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-level brake light.

• Insert wedge -T10039/1--1- at top between high-level brake light -2- and rear lid.
• Using plastic wedge -T10039/1--1-, press high-level brake light -2- downwards.
• Swing high-level brake light -2- out of rear lid.

• Pull out hose-locking device -arrow-.
• Pull hose connection -1- off high-level brake light.
• Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
• Remove high-level brake light.

Installing:

Note

• Connect hose connection and connectors.
• Press high-level brake light into rear lid.
• Engage locking devices at top.
• Engage retaining springs at bottom.
• Check high-level brake light and rear window washer system for fault-free function.