High-Mounted Brake Lamp, Removing And Installing, Only "GTI"

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Remove the spoiler on the edge of the roof. Refer to Spoiler

-- Remove the bolts -1, 5 and 6- from the high-mounted brake lamp -7-.

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-- Lift up the catches -2 and 4- to carefully loosen.

-- Slightly lift the support bracket -3-.

-- Remove the high-mounted brake lamp -7- from the spoiler on the edge of the roof.

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

If an LED is faulty, the entire high-mounted brake lamp must be replaced.
When installing the high-mounted brake lamp, make sure the seal is seated correctly. The seal must not have any kinks and must not be damaged.

-- Make sure the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25- and the rear window washer system are working correctly.

Tightening Specifications