Rear light/bulb carrier - 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: Folding Pre-Punched Area Of Luggage Compartment And Removing Screw

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Fold pre-punched area - 1 - of luggage compartment lining forwards.
Remove screw - 3 -.
Swivel rear light outwards, and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.
Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.

Fig 2: Pressing Retaining Clips Together To Take Bulb Carrier Out Of Rear Light

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Press retaining clips together - arrows - and take bulb carrier out of 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.

Fig 3: Folding Pre-Punched Area Of Luggage Compartment And Removing Screw

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Tighten screw - 3 -.

NOTE:

After loosening nut - 2 - , rear light can be aligned with body contours (uniform gap widths).

Tightening torques

Component - fastener	Nm
Rear light to body - nut	12
Rear light to body - screw	6