Tail light and bulb carrier, removing and installing: Removing

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

Fig 1: Turning Concealment Cap In Luggage Compartment Carpet To The Left And Removing

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

Fig 2: Sliding Tail Light To The Outside And Disengaging Retaining Bolts From Body

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

Fig 3: Turning Bulb Socket Counter Clockwise And Removing From Housing

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