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

Removing 

• Turn light switch to position "0".

Fig 1: Identifying Pre-punched Area Of Luggage Compartment Lining, Fastener, And Rear Light

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• Fold pre-punched area - 2  - of luggage compartment lining forwards.
• Remove fastener - 1  - (17 mm hex socket ).
• Swivel rear light outwards - arrow  - , and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.
• Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.

Fig 2: Pressing Together Retaining Tabs And Removing Bulb Carrier From Rear Light

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• Press together 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