Removing and installing tail light: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

📋 Procedure

1. Turn light switch to "“0”" position.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
4. Remove cover (1).
5. Twist plug (1) in (direction of arrow) and remove.

6. Unscrew securing element (1).
7. Push down trim (2) in side panel on right of luggage compartment.
8. Unscrew securing element (1).
9. Remove tail light from body aperture in side panel. Observe connected wiring lengths when doing this.
10. Pull primary locking mechanism (arrow).
11. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
12. Remove tail light.
13. ⚠ Risk of wiring damage.The wiring harness for the tail lights could become trapped when installing.Once the electrical connector has been fitted, the wiring harness must be fed through the aperture to the inside without it getting trapped. — Test functionality.

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