Removing and installing tail light MX3/MX4, Saloon — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• During removal and installation, place the radio remote control ignition key in the vehicle's interior to prevent the doors from locking and possible independent activation of the "“Coming Home / Leaving Home”" functions.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch). [Note: During removal and installation, place the radio remote control ignition key in the vehicle's interior to prevent the doors from locking and possible independent activation of the "“Coming Home / Leaving Home”" functions.]
3. Open service flap (1) in side panel trim.
4. Pull primary locking mechanism (arrow) and release and detach connector.
5. Undo bolt (1) and remove tail light by taking it towards the rear out of the side panel.

6. Insert connector so that it engages audibly and push in the primary locking mechanism.
7. When fitting tail light housing into aperture in body, insert it into the guiding element in side panel .
8. Push tail light housing downwards onto the contact of the installation aperture.
9. Tighten bolt to torque specified in assembly overview .
10. When installation is complete, check gaps of tail light to body.
11. Perform a function test.

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