Rear light/bulb carrier in rear fender - Avant, removing and installing

Removing 

• Turn light switch to position "0".

Fig 1: Unclipping Plug From Luggage Compartment Trim Using A Screwdriver

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• Unclip plug - 1  - from luggage compartment trim - arrow  - using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Rear Light

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• Remove screw - 2  -.
• Swivel rear light - 1  - outwards - arrow  - , and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.
• Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.

Fig 3: Pressing Apart Retaining Tabs And Removing Bulb Carrier From Rear Light

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• Press apart retaining tabs - arrows  - and remove bulb carrier - 1  - from rear light.
• Turn bulbs to remove them from their holders.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Tightening torque