Lower Rear Lens, Replacement

LOWER REAR LENS, REPLACEMENT

Note:
Upper rear lens must be removed prior to removing the lower rear lens (see C1).

A1



Remove cover on D-post panel.

A2



Remove bulbholder by releasing plastic catch at bottom.

A3



Remove lens by removing nuts (2) from retaining screws.


A4
Remove:




- outer rear floor hatch cover on both sides.
- cover on side panel, by twisting locking ring through 90°.

A5
Open:

- center rear floor hatch cover.




- Remove tailgate sill moulding, by removing (9) mounting Torx screws. Carefully release spring clips (2) on each side (1) by pulling inward.

Note:
Retract luggage cover blind (if fitted) before removing sill moulding.

A6
Release:

- cover in upper section of D-post panel. Pull panel inward (1).




- rear section of side panel. Pull panel inward to gain access to light mounting screws (2).

Note:
Complete removal of panels not necessary.

A7



Remove bulbholder by releasing plastic catches at top and bottom.

A8



Remove lens by removing nuts (2) from retaining screws.

Installation

A9
Reinstall:




- lower rear lens.
- nuts.

Caution:
Tighten carefully to avoid damage to lens.

A10
Reinstall:




- side panel.
- lower section of D-post panel.

A11
Reinstall:




- lower rear light bulbholder
- side panel cover.

A12
Reinstall:




- tailgate sill moulding.
- center rear and outer rear floor hatch covers (each side).

A13
Reinstall:




- upper rear lens.
- nuts.

Caution:
Tighten carefully to avoid damage to lens.

A14
Reinstall:




- upper rear light bulbholder.
- cover on D-post panel.

A15



Reinstall outer rear floor hatch cover.