Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

High-mount Brake Light - Golf, Removing And Installing

The high-mount brake light is installed in the upper part of the rear window.

NOTE: The bulb holder base plate contains soldered-in light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not replaceable. In the event of LED malfunction, replace complete bulb holder.

Removing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

- Remove upper and lower rear lid trim







- Remove screws -arrows-.
- Disconnect electrical connector -1-







- Unclip bulb housing at both short sides -arrow-.







- Unclip bulb holder on both long sides -arrows-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.