Rear light and bulb carrier (Avant), removing and installing: Removing

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Unclip plug cap -arrow- from luggage compartment trim.

Fig 1: Unclipping Plug Cap From Luggage Compartment Trim (Avant)

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Remove screw -1-.

Fig 2: Removing Tail Light Screw (Avant)

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Swing taillight outward while unhooking securing bolt from chassis.
Disconnect electrical harness connector at bulb carrier.
Spread mounting bracket -arrows- and remove bulb carrier from taillight.

Fig 3: Spreading Mounting Bracket And Removing Bulb Carrier From Taillight (Avant)

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Remove light bulbs from sockets.