Removing the tail light on the left and right side panel
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (ON ELECTRICAL REAR SEAT) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM LEFT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD ROW OF SEATS) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ROLLER COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL (ALL EQUIPMENT VERSIONS) .
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Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Removing the tail light on the side panel
- Unclip the cover of the water channel (1) in arrow direction.
- Unfold sound insulation (1) and loosen the nut below.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Guide out tail light (2).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe the note on unlocking and disconnecting plug connections.
For additional information see: UNLOCKING AND DISCONNECTING DIFFERENT PLUG CONNECTIONS . - Unlock the connector (1) on the tail light (2) and disconnect.