Removing and installing high-level brake light, Estate: VW Passat B8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-level brake. — Insert wedge T10039/1(1) at top between high-level brake (2) and rear lid.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Store ignition key in a place outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
3. ⚠ Danger of damage to component surfaces.When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape. — Attach a strip of adhesive tape (1) to the area of the rear lid above the high-level brake.
4. ⚠ Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-level brake. — Insert wedge T10039/1(1) at top between high-level brake (2) and rear lid.
5. Press high-level brake (2) down using plastic wedge T10039/1.

6. Swing high-level brake (2) out of rear window.
7. Pull out hose locking devices (arrows).
8. Pull hose connection (1) off high-level brake.
9. Disconnect electrical connector (2).
10. Remove high-level brake. [Note: In the event of a defective LED, the entire high-level brake needs to be renewed.When installing high-level brake, make sure seal is correctly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the securing clip engages audibly in the connection.]
11. Connect hose connection and connectors.
12. Press high-level brake into rear lid.
13. Engage locking devices at top.
14. Engage retaining springs at bottom.
15. Check high-level brake and rear window washer system for fault-free function.

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