Additional brake light (version 1) - remove and install — VW
Additional brake light (version 1) - remove and install on VW: 8 steps, 2 torque figures. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 9A2, 9A4, 9A5, 9A1, 9A3, 9A6
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Remove the fastening screws (arrows |
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Tighten fastening screws (arrows) |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Turn off the ignition, all the electrical devices, and remove the key from ignition.
- Disconnect the BatteryA.
- Remove the rear door upper and lower linings General body repairs, interior70Rear door lining.
- Remove the fastening screws (arrows) (1.5 Nm) on the additional brake light. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
- Carefully move the additional brake light lamp upwards.
- Disengage the connector (arrow) and remove the additional brake light.
- Tighten fastening screws (arrows) to (1.5 Nm) torque. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
- After installation, check the auxiliary brake light operation.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.