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High Mounted Brake Lamp In Roof Spoiler






High Mounted Brake Lamp in Roof Spoiler

Removing


The upper rear lid trim only needs to be unclipped at the upper edge and bent away to remove the high-mount brake lamp.

To prevent the upper rear lid trim from breaking, it must not be colder than 20 °C. Warm the trim slightly with a hot air gun if necessary. This applies especially to older vehicles.

- Unclip the upper rear lid trim at the upper retaining clips and bend it away.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Remove the high-mounted brake lamp - 2 - from the roof spoiler opening.

- Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.

The connector can be disconnected only when the high-mounted brake lamp is removed.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

In case of defective LEDs, the complete high-mount brake lamp must be replaced.

- Install upper rear lid trim.

Tightening Specifications