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Mk6 GTI 3rd brake light replacement
« on: January 25, 2017, 09:27:42 pm »
Does anyone know if the third brake light unit is the same on the earlier MK6 models than on the Mk5 GTIs. Mine needs changing and want to follow the instructions on the forum below to save me having to take the spoiler off but need to know if it is the same or not. Mine does not have the metal clips like on the later mk6 golf gti models which have the updated brake light unit

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

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Re: Mk6 GTI 3rd brake light replacement
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2017, 02:25:08 am »
Try swivel it from underneath as if you're flipping it under and use plenty of force. No not Star Wars Obie one the force will be with you  :signLOL:

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Re: Mk6 GTI 3rd brake light replacement
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2017, 09:23:47 pm »
Going to have a go tomorrow got the part today. Will let you know how i get on. Going to follow the mk5 forum of breaking it off


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Re: Mk6 GTI 3rd brake light replacement
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2017, 12:47:19 am »
Doing it my way may slide the nut and bolt off completely but your car your choice  :happy2:
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Re: Mk6 GTI 3rd brake light replacement
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2017, 07:37:23 pm »
The third brake light is now changed. Did it using the forum below. Was a bugger to do. But thank god its done. Advice- use long nose pliers to take the bolts out as opposed to using a screwdriver to pri them up like I did, there now in the spoiler somewhere. Hopefully they wont rattle!!

Part number for brake light unit without clips as shown in the PDF document below. This is used for the older mk6 golf gti models pre 06/2009 - 5K6 945 087 C

Forum for mk5 gtis and pre 06/2009 mk6:-
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

PDF + Youtube Video for newer style light units 06/2009 +
http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/misc/rearLight.pdf

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j3xuBYPFa-Y


2009 Golf GTI 2.0, Tornado Red, Engine code: CCZB, Manual, RCD 510, Custom 2.5" Turbo back Sports Cat Exhaust System with 4" slash cut tips, Ram-Air Oversized Induction, 225/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3s, Monza Shadow Alloys, Ferrodo DS2500 pads, braided lines, Millers Nano-drive 5W-40
2009 Golf GTI 2.0, Tornado Red, Engine code: CCZB, Manual, RCD 510, Bluetooth, Heated leather seats, Cruise control, 225/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3s, Monza Shadow Alloys, Millers Nano-drive 5W-40