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Rear lights / rear light bulb holder, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge 3409
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Fig 2: Rear Lights / Rear Light Bulb Holder, Components
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Removing 

CAUTION:
  • Switch off all electrical components.
  • Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Fig 3: Prying Cover Off Of Tail Lamp Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409
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Fig 4: Prying Tail Lamp Out Of Clip Nuts From Outside Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409
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Fig 5: Expanding Catch Bracket To Remove Lamp Carrier From Tail Lamp
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Installing 

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

NOTE:
  • Replace adjusting nut with damaged seal.
Fig 6: Attaching Tail Lamp At Body Cut-Out And At Cover
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NOTE:
  • Tail lamp must engage in cover guides.
  • Press retaining bolts - 1  - into clip nuts at outside.
  • Press cover onto tail lamp until it engages audibly.
  • Tighten nut.

Tightening torque

Component Nm
Tail lamp to body 3.5
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