Removing and installing high-level brake light, except for GTI — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

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

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
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 brake light.
4. ⚠ Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-level brake light. — Insert wedge T10039/1(1) at top between high-level brake light (2) and rear lid.
5. Using plastic wedge T10039/1(1), press high-level brake light (2) downwards.

6. Swing high-level brake light (2) out of rear lid.
7. Pull out hose-locking device (arrow).
8. Pull hose connection (1) off high-level brake light.
9. Release connector (2) and disconnect.
10. Remove high-level brake light.
11. Connect hose connection and connectors.
12. Press high-level brake light into rear lid.
13. Engage locking devices at top.
14. Engage retaining springs at bottom.
15. Check high-level brake light bulb M25 and rear window washer system for fault-free function.

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