Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system

Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light

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Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape.
Note The buttons are an integral part of the rear interior light -WX2- and cannot be removed individually.

The rear interior light -WX2- is secured by a two-stage locking mechanism.
  • Lever out lens -1- in direction of arrow -A- using, for example, a narrow screwdriver.
  • Remove lens -1- from rear interior light -WX2--2-.
Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light
  • Release catches -2- in direction of arrow -A- using, for example, a narrow screwdriver.
  • Press locking mechanism -1- in direction of arrow -C-.
Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light
  • Remove rear interior light -WX2--1- from roof aperture in direction of arrow -A-.
  • Press connector lock in direction of arrow -B- and disconnect electrical connector -C-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Electrical connector must face direction of travel.
Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light
  • Press locking mechanism -1- in direction of arrow -C-. Catches -2- must engage audibly.
  • Test functionality.
Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light

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