Removing and installing additional brake light bulb M25: VW Tiguan I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

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• When installing additional brake light bulb M25, ensure seal is seated correctly. Make sure that the seal is undamaged and that no loops are formed.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Attach a strip of commercially available adhesive tape (1) to the area of the rear lid above the brake light.
3. Insert plastic wedge T10039/1(1) at top between additional brake light bulb M25(2) and rear lid.
4. Release catch of additional brake light bulb M25 by pushing assembly wedge (1) in direction of front of vehicle.
5. Take additional brake light bulb M25 out of rear lid, taking connected wiring lengths into account.

6. Release securing element (2) in direction of (arrow A) and simultaneously slide compact connector (1) in direction of (arrow B) to remove it from bracket.
7. Press catch (1) in (direction of arrow) and pull off connector (2) upwards. [Note: When installing additional brake light bulb M25, ensure seal is seated correctly. Make sure that the seal is undamaged and that no loops are formed.]
8. Attach compact connector and push onto retainer on bulb body so that connector latches into place.
9. Insert additional brake light bulb into rear lid, making sure it engages securely.
10. Check functioning of additional brake light bulb M25.

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