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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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 ...
Other materials:
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 224 Jacking points
Fig. 225 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand
side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown
(markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel ...
Separating backrest cover from backrest padding
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left seat.
Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of
right seat components as appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Automatic brake intervention
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The park assist system helps the driver by braking automatically.
The automatic braking does not replace the driver's responsibility for the accelerator,
brake and clutch .
A parking manoeuvre will be interrupte ...
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Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with LEDs
Adjusting installation position of tail light