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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting installation position of tail light

  Note
Installation position can only be corrected on tail light cluster on body.
Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way.
–  Turn light switch to “0” position.
–  Open cover in luggage compartment side trim.
   
–  Loosen securing element -1- by two turns.
–  Insert screwdriver T10 bit into trim openings -2-.
  Note
Ensure that the tail light -3- lies flush against the surrounding components.
–  Adjust installation position of tail light by screwing adjuster elements in or out.
–  Tighten securing element -1-.
–  Close cover in luggage compartment side trim.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with bulbs“
 

Adjusting installation position of tail light

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