Rear lights / rear light bulb holder in rear fenders, removing and installing

Removing 

• Turn light switch into "0" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Cap Nut And Tail Lamp

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• Remove luggage compartment side trim cover.
• Unscrew cap nut - 2  -.
• Pry tail lamp - 1  - out of clip nuts from outside using trim removal wedge 3409.
• Remove tail lamp from body opening.

• Disconnect electrical harness connector at lamp carrier.

Fig 2: Expanding Catch Bracket And Removing Lamp Carrier From Tail Lamp

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• Expand catch bracket - arrows  - and remove lamp carrier - 1  - from tail lamp.
• Twist bulbs out of bulb sockets.

Installing 

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Tightening torque