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Removing and installing taillamp - ra82001404905x(4905)

Model 140 - A. Up to approx. 02/94, B. From approx. 03/94 

A. Removing and installing taillamp (up to approx. 02/94) 

Fig 1: Identifying Taillamp Components (1 Of 2)
G05440564Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Bulb carrier (1) swing open, close by opening, closing lock.
Electrical connection (2) take off, fit on by moving clip (arrow).
Nuts (3) unscrew, screw on.
Lens (4) take off to outside, insert from outside.
Rubber seal (5) examine for signs of damage; ensure seal (5) is correctly inserted when installing.
Reflector (6) take off to inside, insert from inside.

B. Removing and installing taillamp (as of approx. 03/94) 

Preliminary work:

Left wheelhouse cover removed (68-480).

Fig 2: Identifying Taillamp Components (2 Of 2)
G05440565Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.