High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (AVANT): Removing
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-- Do not press brake pedal.
CAUTION:
- The upper rear lid trim only needs to be unclipped at the upper edge and bent away to remove the high-mount brake light.
- To prevent the upper rear lid trim from breaking, it must not be colder than 20 °C. Warm the trim slightly with a hot air gun if necessary. This applies especially to older vehicles.
-- Unclip the upper rear lid trim panel at the upper clips and bend them away. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - REAR LID TRIM PANELS .
-- Release the retaining rail -2- to the right -arrow A- using a narrow screwdriver -1-.
NOTE:
The retaining rail and spring tabs fall into the rear lid frame when released and must be removed using a magnet.
-- Press the high-mounted brake lamp -3- out of the rear lid opening -arrow B- beginning at the left.
NOTE:
If the high-mounted brake lamp cannot be removed from the lid opening, release the spring tabs on the light from the outside.
-- Disconnect the connector -4-.