9.7 Removing and installing tail light in rear
lid - saloon
Caution
♦ Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
♦ Remove the ignition key.
Removing
– Unclip service cover from trim in rear lid.
– Pull off connector -2-.
– Unscrew nuts -1- from tail light in rear lid.
– Remove tail light.
Installing
Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the follow‐
ing:
– Fix washer -2- before fitting to raised section (dome) -1- using
a drop of adhesive (Loctite) to prevent it from falling into the
cavity of the vehicle body.
– Place washers -2- on raised section (dome) -1-.
– Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques
⇒ page 310 .
– When installation is complete, check gap/shut lines of tail light
to body.
9.8 Removing and installing tail light bulb
holder in rear lid - saloon
Caution
♦ Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
♦ Remove the ignition key.
Removing
– Unclip service cover from trim in rear lid.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 07.2010
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