Rear light/bulb carrier in rear lid - Sedan, 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 Small Screwdriver

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Unclip plug - 1 - from luggage compartment trim - arrow - using a small screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Retainer, And Inner Rear Light

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Remove nut - 3 - and remove retainer - 2 -.
Press inner rear light - 1 - towards - arrow - (working from inside of rear lid) until light can be removed from the outside.
Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.

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