Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

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• Danger of damage to component surfaces.When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape. — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
• Electrical connector must face direction of travel.
• Press locking mechanism (1) in direction of arrow (C). Catches (2) must engage audibly.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Danger of damage to component surfaces.When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape. — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
3. Lever out lens (1) in direction of arrow (A) using a narrow screwdriver.
4. Remove lens (1) from rear interior lightWX2(2).
5. Using a narrow screwdriver, release catches (2) in direction of arrow (A).

6. Press locking mechanism (1) in direction of arrow (C).
7. Remove rear interior lightWX2(1) from roof aperture in direction of arrow (A).
8. Release connector lock in direction of arrow (B), and disconnect connector in direction of arrow (C). [Note: Electrical connector must face direction of travel.]
9. Press locking mechanism (1) in direction of arrow (C). Catches (2) must engage audibly.
10. Test functionality.

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