Removing and installing brake light switch, RHD vehicles: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

Don't miss

• Ensure that brake light switchF(1) seats properly on edge (arrow) of brake master cylinder.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel 10Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel.
2. Release and pull off fuel supply lines (1) and (2).
3. Separate plug-in connectors 20Plug-in connectors; Separating plug-in connectors.
4. Unclip fuel lines (1) and (2) from retainer (arrow) on coolant reservoir (3).
5. Remove securing bolts (2).

6. Unscrew nut (1).
7. Open retainer (arrow) and unclip fuel lines (1).
8. Then lay fuel filter to one side.
9. Release electrical connector (1) and pull off.
10. Release catches using a screwdriver (arrow).
11. Place coolant expansion tank onto engine.
12. Remove upper toothed belt guard 15Toothed belt drive; Removing and installing toothed belt guard.
13. Release connector (1) and pull off brake light switchF(2).
14. Remove bolt (arrow).
15. Unscrew brake light switchF from brake master cylinder.
16. Ensure that brake light switchF(1) seats properly on edge (arrow) of brake master cylinder.

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures