Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Lights, lamps, switches outside | Tail lights (tail light cluster) | Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) in side panel

Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) in side panel

Removing:

–	Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

–	Open side panel trim -1- in direction of -arrow-.

–	Release and disconnect connector -1-.

–	Remove securing bolts -2- and take tail light in side panel backwards out out body aperture.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:

Note

When installing tail light into body aperture, ensure that tail light is inserted correctly into upper -1- and lower -2- guides.

–	Tighten securing bolts by hand to stop (max. 2:5 Nm) and insert connector until it engages.

–	When installation is complete, check functions of tail light and gap/shut lines to body.

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