Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing tail light in rear lid
 Note
| Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way. |
| If the event of a defective LED, the entire tail light needs
to be renewed. |
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Turn light switch to “0” position. |
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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If needed, apply a narrow screwdriver at opening on side.
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Press off cover -1- in
-direction of arrow-. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -2-. |
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Remove left tail light 2 -MX5--3-
outwards. |
| Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
Note
| Ensure that the gap between vehicle body and tail light
housing is properly sealed by the seal. |
| Make sure that the connector is engaged firmly. |
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Swing left tail light 2 -MX5- from the outside into rear lid
opening. |
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Align it properly to make contact at top and centre. |
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Screw on nuts first at top and then at bottom of left tail
light 2 -MX5- and tighten them. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with
bulbs“ |
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1 -
Bulb holder
For left reversing light bulb -M16-/right reversing light bulb
-M17-.
Removing and installing
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Note
Installation position can only be corrected on tail light
cluster on body.
Removal and installation are described for ...
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Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with LEDs
Adjusting installation position of tail light