Tail light and bulb carrier, removing and installing: Removing

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Fold pre-punched area -1- of luggage compartment lining forward.
Remove bolt -3-.

Fig 1: Folding Pre-Punched Area Of Luggage Compartment Lining Forward & Removing Tail Light Bolt

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Swivel tail light outward and disengage retaining pins from body.
Unplug connector at bulb carrier.
Press retaining catches inward -arrows- and take bulb carrier out of tail light unit.

Fig 2: Pressing Retaining Catches Inward

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Turn bulbs to remove them from their holders.