Tail light and bulb carrier, removing and installing: Removing

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Turn light switch into -0- position.

Fig 1: Turning Concealment Cap In Luggage Compartment Carpet To The Left And Removing

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Turn concealment cap in luggage compartment carpet to the left -arrow- and remove.

Fig 2: Sliding Tail Light To The Outside And Disengaging Retaining Bolts From Body

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Remove bolt -1-.
Slide tail light to the outside -arrows- and disengage retaining bolts from body.
Unplug connector at bulb carrier.

Fig 3: Turning Bulb Socket Counter Clockwise And Removing From Housing

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Turn bulb socket counter clockwise -arrow- and remove from housing.
Twist bulb out of bulb socket.