Installing and removing tailgate lights, 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 lock -arrow-.

• Remove the electrical connector.
• Unscrew the three nuts -arrow- of the rear light.
• Remove the rear light.

Installing

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

• First secure exterior bolts, checking clearances between sides of optical group and body.
• Ensure contact of the edges of the casing with the bodywork.

Specified torques

Remove and install tailgate lights, 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.
• Remove the lock -arrow-.

• Disconnect plug -1-.
• Unscrew the three nuts -arrow- of the rear light.
• Remove the rear light.

Installing

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

• First secure exterior bolts, checking clearances between sides of optical group and body.
• Ensure contact of the edges of the casing with the bodywork.

Specified torques

Installing and removing tailgate lights, 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.
• Remove the lock -arrow-.

• Remove the electrical connector.
• Unscrew the three nuts -arrow- of the rear light.
• Remove the rear light.

Installing

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

• First secure exterior bolts, checking clearances between sides of optical group and body.
• Ensure contact of the edges of the casing with the bodywork.

Specified torques

Remove and install tailgate lights, 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 lock -arrow-.

• Disconnect plug -1-.
• Unscrew the three nuts -arrow- of the rear light.
• Remove the rear light.

Installing

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

• First secure exterior bolts, checking clearances between sides of optical group and body.
• Ensure contact of the edges of the casing with the bodywork.

Specified torques