Passat Wagon L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2008)
Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair
High-mount Brake Lamp Bulb (M25)
High-mount Brake Lamp Bulb (M25)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Wedge (T10039/1)
‹› Torque Screwdriver (V.A.G 1624)
The high-mounted brake lamp bulb is located in the rear lid above the rear window.
‹› The high-mounted brake lamp contains LEDs.
‹› The high-mounted brake lamp cannot be disassembled.
‹› If damaged, the entire high-mounted brake lamp must be replaced.
Removing:
CAUTION!
When removing High-mount Brake Light, make sure that the surrounding gasket is not damaged.
‹› When removing and installing components in a visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), mask off the areas where a prying tool ((T10039/1),
screwdriver) will be positioned with commercially available adhesive tape.
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Switch ignition and all electrical consumers off and disengage the key or ignition switch in position 0 (ignition off).
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To prevent damage to paintwork, cover the painted area on roof spoiler above the high-mounted brake lamp with conventional adhesive tape.
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Place the (T10039/1) between the upper edge of the high-mounted brake lamp and roof edge spoiler as illustrated.
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Press the brake light down with a (T10039/1) wedge and release the upper brake light locking tabs toward back.
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Pull high-mounted brake lamp toward rear out of installation opening in roof edge spoiler, paying attention to lengths of connected wires.
‹› If the high-mounted brake lamp cannot be removed as described, inform the TSC or importer.
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Disengage and disconnect harness connector - 1 - and remove high-mounted brake lamp - 2 -.