Removing and installing high-level brake light M25, Golf — VW
Removing and installing high-level brake light M25, Golf on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)
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- Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-level brake light. — Insert plastic wedge T10039/1(1) at top between high-level brake light M25(2) and rear lid.
- When installing high-level brake light M25, ensure the seal is seated correctly. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
- Attach a strip of adhesive tape (1) to the area of the rear lid above the brake light.
- Remove rear lid window frame trim General body repairs, interior70Rear lid trim (Golf 2009 ►).
- ⚠ Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-level brake light. — Insert plastic wedge T10039/1(1) at top between high-level brake light M25(2) and rear lid.
- By pressing the lower locking springs (arrows) release high-level brake light M25 and remove it from rear lid.
- Remove hose lock (arrow) and pull hose connection (1) from high-level brake light M25.
- Release and disconnect connector (2) and remove high-level brake light M25. [Note: When installing high-level brake light M25, ensure the seal is seated correctly. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.]
- Reconnect hose connections and connectors.
- Starting from bottom, clip brake light back into rear lid.
- Check high-level brake light M25 and rear window washer system for fault-free function.
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