Removing the tail light on the side panel

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE WATER CHANNEL .

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Loosen nuts (1).

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Release tail light (1) on the side panel in the arrow direction.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe the note on unlocking and disconnecting plug connections.
For additional information see: UNLOCKING AND DISCONNECTING DIFFERENT PLUG CONNECTIONS .

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).
Remove tail light (1) on the side panel.