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

Removing 

CAUTION:
  • Switch off all electrical consumers.
  • Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Fig 1: Unclipping Plug From Luggage Compartment Trim Using A Small Screwdriver
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Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Retainer, And Inner Rear Light
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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:
  • Ensure seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.
  • Position inner rear light at outer edge of rear lid.
  • Push on retainer at stud for inner rear light and tighten nut.
NOTE:
  • As the nut is tightened the retainer becomes wedged at the inner rear light and the rear lid.
  • Clip plug into luggage compartment lining.

Tightening torque 

Component - fastener Nm
Inner rear light to body - nut 3.5