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Tail Light and Bulb Carrier, Removing and Installing



Tail Light And Bulb Carrier, Removing And Installing

Removing
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Turn light switch into -0- position.







- Turn concealment cap in luggage compartment carpet to the left -arrow- and remove.







- Remove bolt -1-.
- Slide tail light to the outside -arrows- and disengage retaining bolts from body.
- Unplug connector at bulb carrier.







- Turn bulb socket counter clockwise -arrow- and remove from housing.
- Twist bulb out of bulb socket.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

NOTE: Make sure the seal between body and tail light housing seals properly.

- Position tail light on retaining bolts from outside and press in direction of vehicle center until it locks.

Tightening torque

Component Nm
Tail light to body 6