Removing and installing additional brake light bulb M25, Polo GTI, Polo Blue Motion, Polo GT — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the additional brake light. — Insert plastic wedge T10039/1(1) at top between additional brake light bulb M25(2) and rear lid.
• When installing additional brake light bulb M25, ensure the seal is seated correctly. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
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3. Attach a strip of adhesive tape (1) to the area of the rear lid above the brake light.
4. ⚠ Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the additional brake light. — Insert plastic wedge T10039/1(1) at top between additional brake light bulb M25(2) and rear lid.
5. Release high-level brake light bulb M25 by pushing wedge in direction of (arrow) and remove it from rear lid taking connected wiring length into consideration.

6. Remove hose lock (arrow) and pull hose connection (1) off additional brake light bulb M25.
7. Release and disconnect connector (2) and remove additional brake light bulb M25. [Note: When installing additional brake light bulb M25, ensure the seal is seated correctly. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.]
8. Reconnect hose connections and connectors.
9. Starting from bottom, clip brake light back into rear lid.
10. Check additional brake light bulb M25 and rear window washer system for fault-free function.

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