Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and »R«

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Removing:

–	Remove roof spoiler → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.

–	Unscrew bolts -1-, -5- and -6- from high-level brake light -7-.

–	Carefully lift catches -2- and -4- to release.

–	Slightly lift support bracket -3-.

–	Remove high-level brake light -7- from roof spoiler.

Installing:

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

Note

When installing high-level brake light, make sure seal is correctly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.

–	Check high-level brake light bulb -M25- and rear window washer system for fault-free function.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview – high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and R“

Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and »R«

Removing and installing high-level brake light, Golf

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