Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Rear Light Housing And Bulb Holder, Removing And Installing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Removing
- Ensure light switch is in -O- position.
- Open appropriate luggage compartment storage area.







- Disconnect electrical connection -3-.
- Remove knurled fasteners -1- and -2-.
- Swivel rear light outwards -arrow- as illustrated
- Disengage retaining pin from body.







- Remove screws -arrows- and remove bulb holder from rear light housing.
- Twist and remove bulbs from holder.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:
- Ensure tight seal between body and rear light housing.
- Align rear light housing to body contours if necessary.

Tightening torque

Knurled fastener to rear light 3.5 Nm