Removing and installing tail light MX5/MX6, rear lid, Saloon — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
3. Remove service flap (1) from trim (2) in (direction of arrow).
4. Pull primary locking mechanism and release and detach connector (arrow).
5. Undo nuts (1) and remove tail light cluster from rear lid.

6. Fit tail light into aperture in rear lid.
7. Push tail light upwards and towards centre of vehicle.
8. First tighten the outer nuts and then the inner ones (1) to torque specified in assembly overview .
9. Insert connector so that it engages audibly and push in the primary locking mechanism.
10. When installation is complete, check gaps of tail light to body.
11. Perform a function test.

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