Removing and installing tail lights M2 / M4, Leon / Leon SC

Removing

• Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Open tailgate.
• Clip out the service cover -1- from the tailgate trim.

• Remove the plug connector -2- from bulb holder -1-.
• Take bulb holder -1- out of housing by pressing retainers in direction of -arrow-.

• Unscrew the bulbs -2- for the side light from the bulb holder -1-.
• Take out the bulbs -3- for the rear fog light or reverse light from the bulb holder -1-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Fit new bulbs in bulb holder; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands.

Removing and installing tail lights M2 / M4, Leon ST

Removing

• Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Open tailgate.
• Clip out the service cover -1- from the tailgate trim.

• Pull the plug connector from the bulb holder -2-.
• Take bulb holder -2- out of housing by pressing retainers in direction of -arrow-.
• Disconnect the plug inside the bulb holder.

• Take the bulbs -3- for the rear fog or reversing light in -the direction of the arrow- out of the bulb holder -1-.

Note

• For renewing the bulbs for reversing or rear fog lights the connector -4- must not be disconnected.
• For renewing the bulbs of the sidelights the bulb carrier -1- must not be taken out.

• Take out the sidelight bulbs -1- by pulling in -the direction of the arrow-.

• Take out the bulbs -2- by pulling in -the direction of the arrow-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Fit new bulbs in bulb holder; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands.

Removing and installing tail lights M2 / M4, Leon / Leon SC, LED

Removing

• Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Open tailgate.
• Clip out the service cover -1- from the tailgate trim.

• Pull the plug connector from the bulb holder -1-.
• Push on the retaining tabs -arrows-.
• Remove the bulb frame from the rear light.

Note The plug connector of the LED module is similar to the lamp holder.

• Take out the bulb -3- for the fog light or reverse light from the bulb holder -1-.
• Separate the plug connector -2- (LED module) from the lamp holder -1-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Fit new bulbs in bulb holder; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands.
• Switch the plug connector of the LED module.
• Route the wiring harness of the LED module to its fitting position without interruptions.

Removing and installing tail lights M2 / M4, Leon ST, LED

Removing

• Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Open tailgate.
• Clip out the service cover -1- from the tailgate trim.

• Remove the connector -1- of the lamp bracket.
• Push on the retaining tabs -arrows-.
• Remove the bulb frame from the rear light.

• Take out the bulb -3- for the fog light or reverse light from the bulb holder -1-.
• Separate the plug connector -2- (LED module) from the lamp holder -1-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Fit new bulbs in bulb holder; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands.
• Switch the plug connector of the LED module.
• Route the wiring harness of the LED module to its fitting position without interruptions.