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Title: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: t20lau on January 15, 2013, 02:14:43 pm

Hi Guys,

I've searched around but struggling to find an answer...

I was wondering if and how I can replace the rear cluster this is attached to the boot lid?!

Just to make this clear, I have got this far...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FLED_Golfplug.jpg&hash=d8f6c1c09df581ad34fd67f6aac175e7990f61ab)

Thanks,
Tom

Title: Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: brough74 on January 15, 2013, 02:19:53 pm

You need to remove the boot panel on the inside of the boot, and then you will see the bolts you need to undo.

Title: Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: gazon69 on January 15, 2013, 02:21:16 pm

Open boot lid and look where the remaining light is from the inside. There is a small cover over it which pops off. Inside there are 2 nuts . 1 is tricky to get to. Take off the 2 nuts and the light should just pull away from the boot lid.

Title: Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: t20lau on January 15, 2013, 02:22:35 pm

Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot later tonight!!!

Title: Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: bacillus on January 15, 2013, 03:21:25 pm

Quote from: t20lau on January 15, 2013, 02:22:35 pm

Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot later tonight!!!

Just don't drop those nuts!  :scared:

I found if you get someone to hold the boot open so that the lights are parallel to the floor, if you happen to drop a nut it should still be retrievable.

Title: Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on January 15, 2013, 04:21:55 pm

Quote from: bacillus on January 15, 2013, 03:21:25 pm

Quote from: t20lau on January 15, 2013, 02:22:35 pm

Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot later tonight!!!

Just don't drop those nuts!  :scared:

I found if you get someone to hold the boot open so that the lights are parallel to the floor, if you happen to drop a nut it should still be retrievable.

Yes you have to be careful. One of the bolts is tricky to get to and can be easily dropped.

Title: Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
Post by: t20lau on January 15, 2013, 05:17:20 pm

hahaha! I'm so going to drop the bolts...