Removing Auxiliary Brake Light

1. 1.1 Mask the right-hand side of the rear spoiler underneath the additional brake light as shown > Fabric adhesive tape  using fabric adhesive tape.

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   Fabric adhesive tape

   Information 

   To prevent damage  to the additional brake light  , always observe the following installation sequence and never use a plastic wedge or slotted screwdriver to lever the additional brake light out of the rear spoiler. 

   You will find a video clip  showing how to remove the additional brake light as a PDF file in the PIWIS information system in the "Service Information" medium under → WM, 947019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT 

2. 1.2 Carefully insert a plastic wedge at a horizontal position between the rear spoiler and additional brake light -arrow A-  until there is a gap of approx. X = 3 mm  between the lower edge of the additional brake light and rear spoiler.

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   Additional brake light

   Information 

   When removing the additional brake light, always use a small slotted screwdriver to move the locking lug to the left and unlock it through the widened gap.

   Only release the additional brake light when part of the locking lug is visible through the gap. Use a hand lamp to check this if necessary.

3. 1.3 Insert a narrow screwdriver in the marked area of the gap and push the additional brake light locking lug lying behind it to the left to unlock it -arrow A-  until the additional brake light pops out slightly.

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   Additional brake light

4. 1.4 Carefully pull the plastic wedge and additional brake light out of the rear spoiler -arrow-  until the electric plug connection is accessible.

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Additional brake light

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Electric plug connection