Additional brake light (version 2) - remove and install — VW
Additional brake light (version 2) - remove and install on VW: 5 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft) | Loosen fastening screws (2 |
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 roof spoiler (Hatch) General body repairs, exterior66External equipment.
- Loosen fastening screws (2) (2 Nm) of the additional brake light. — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
- Unlock the lock (1) in the direction of movement (arrow) and remove the rear roof spoiler light (Hatch), pulling back the spoiler. [Note: LEDs are welded on a plate in lamp support, covered with a plastic trim. The LEDs cannot be replaced and the complete lamp support must be replaced in case of repair.Ensure correct seating of the rubber gasket between the additional brake light cable and the body.]
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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.