Remove both tail lights from the side panel

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the tail light from the side panel on the left

Protect the body in this area (1) using yellow plastic adhesive tape.

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Unclip the water guide (1) using special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) .

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Release the nut (2) on the inside of the trunk.

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Release the nuts (1) on the tail light (2).
Remove the tail light (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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