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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Other materials:
2-pack plastic adhesion surfacer
Designation:
2-pack primer surfacer for plastics -LKF 696 009 A2-, white
2-pack primer surfacer for plastics -LKF 696 040 A2-, black
Issued 08.2013
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Necessity of wheel alignment, multi-link suspension
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have
been renewed.
Axle components are removed or renewed. ...
Checklist for evaluating running gear on accident vehicles
Damage to running gear may go unnoticed during repairs to
load-bearing and suspension parts of accident vehicles. Under
certain circumstances, this undiscovered damage could lead to
serious consequential damage during later vehicle operation.
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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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