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How to Replace the Brake Light Switch on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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This guide shows how to replace the rear brake light switch on the Volkswagen Golf. First, open the bonnet and start unscrewing the screws of the upper plastic cover; then unscrew the screws of the air filter box to remove it, allowing access to the brake light switch, as shown in the video.

At this point, use a Torx screwdriver to unscrew the switch screw, disconnecting the electrical connector; replace it with the new one and reassemble everything, applying the reverse procedure!


Updated on 19 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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