Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

High-mount Brake Lamp - Avant, Removing And Installing

NOTE: Complete high-mount brake lamp must be replaced if LEDs are inoperative.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Hook 3370

Removing
- Do not press brake pedal.







- Remove upper rear lid trim.
- Insert screwdriver - 1 - into hole in rear lid through which wire is routed to high-mount brake lamp.
- Release retaining rail - 2 - of spring tabs towards right - arrow in detail view - by pressing screwdriver handle firmly to left - arrow -.







- Starting on the right, use hook 3370 to pull high-mount brake lamp - 2 - out of rear lid opening - arrow
- Disconnect electrical connection -1 -.
- Remove fastening elements for high-mount brake lamp (5x) out of rear lid.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:







- Position spring clips on high-mount brake lamp housing such that lug - 2 - faces recess on spring clip - 3 -.
- Ensure spring clip catches - 4 - engage in guides - 5 - on housing.
- Position retaining rail - 1 - onto housing and lock in direction of - arrow -.
- The spring clips are locked in place by the retaining rail.
- Connect electrical connector and push high-mount brake lamp into rear lid opening until it engages audibly.