Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing high-level brake light, Golf
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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. |
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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. |
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Insert wedge -T10039/1--1- at
top between high-level brake light -2-
and rear lid. |
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Using plastic wedge -T10039/1--1-,
press high-level brake light -2-
downwards. |
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Swing high-level brake light -2-
out of rear lid. |
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Pull out hose-locking device -arrow-. |
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Pull hose connection -1- off
high-level brake light. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -2-. |
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Remove high-level brake light. |
 Note
| When installing high-level brake light, make sure seal is
correctly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged. |
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Connect hose connection and connectors. |
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Press high-level brake light into rear lid. |
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Engage locking devices at top. |
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Engage retaining springs at bottom. |
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Check high-level brake light and rear window washer system
for fault-free function. |
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Bolt
Specified torque 2 Nm
2 -
Brake light connector
3 -
High-level brake light
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Assembly overview – high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and
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Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and
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