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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and »R«

This page covers removing the GTI/GTD/"R" high-level brake light — remove the roof spoiler first, then unscrew the three retaining bolts.

Removing:
–  Remove roof spoiler → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
   
–  Unscrew bolts -1-, -5- and -6- from high-level brake light -7-.
–  Carefully lift catches -2- and -4- to release.
–  Slightly lift support bracket -3-.
–  Remove high-level brake light -7- from roof spoiler.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
  Note
When installing high-level brake light, make sure seal is correctly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.
–  Check high-level brake light bulb -M25- and rear window washer system for fault-free function.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview – high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and R“
 

Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and »R«

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    Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and »R« — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 GTI/GTD/R high-level brake light?
    Same trim removal, different clip positions due to the larger spoiler.
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