Removing and installing high-level brake light, Golf — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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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.
• When installing high-level brake light, make sure seal is correctly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. ⚠ 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.
3. ⚠ 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.
4. Using plastic wedge T10039/1(1), press high-level brake light (2) downwards.
5. Swing high-level brake light (2) out of rear lid.

6. Pull out hose-locking device (arrow).
7. Pull hose connection (1) off high-level brake light.
8. Disconnect electrical connector (2).
9. Remove high-level brake light. [Note: When installing high-level brake light, make sure seal is correctly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.]
10. Connect hose connection and connectors.
11. Press high-level brake light into rear lid.
12. Engage locking devices at top.
13. Engage retaining springs at bottom.
14. Check high-level brake light and rear window washer system for fault-free function.

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