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

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Removing

Turn light switch to position "0".

CAUTION:

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

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:

NOTE:

Ensure seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.
Fit rear light in position on body and press retaining pins into holes.
Tighten screw.

Tightening torque

Component - fastener	Nm
Rear light to body - nut	3.5