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

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Electrical system / Lights, lamps, switches outside / High-level brake light / Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and »R«

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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Number plate light
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Specified torques for gearbox
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Other stowage compartments
Fig. 117 In the luggage compartment: side compartment First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Stowage areas in the luggage compartment Additional stowage compartments are located in the sides of the luggage compartment. The side walls can be removed by pull ...

Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, standard tyres
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 1 -  Size code e.g. 205/55 R 16 → Anchor 2 -  Position of TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators) 3 -  Manufacturer (trade name) ...

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