Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) in rear lid — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

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• Pay attention to the sizes of the gaps when installing the tail light housing .

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Remove rear lid trim General body repairs, interior70Removing and installing rear lid trim.
3. Release (arrow) and disconnect connector.
4. Remove securing nuts (arrows).
5. Remove clamping discs and tail light housing.

6. If a new tail light is installed, pull the backing foil off the seal.
7. Connect the connector.
8. Install tail light in body aperture. [Note: Pay attention to the sizes of the gaps when installing the tail light housing .]
9. By hand, position tail light in correct position in relation to body and tighten securing bolts to 4 Nm. — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)
10. Check function of tail lights .

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