Rear light/bulb carrier - Sedan, removing and installing

Removing

CAUTION:

Fig 1: Folding Pre-Punched Area Of Luggage Compartment And Removing Screw

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Fold pre-punched area - 1 - of luggage compartment lining forwards.
Remove screw - 3 -.
Swivel rear light outwards, and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.
Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.

Fig 2: Pressing Retaining Clips Together To Take Bulb Carrier Out Of Rear Light

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Press retaining clips together - arrows - and take bulb carrier out of rear light.
Turn bulbs to remove them from their holders.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Fig 3: Folding Pre-Punched Area Of Luggage Compartment And Removing Screw

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NOTE:

After loosening nut - 2 - , rear light can be aligned with body contours (uniform gap widths).

Tightening torques