Remove/Install Rear Tail Lamp Unit - AR82.10-P-4731FR

Model 257 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Rear Tail Lamp Unit Component Location - Model 257

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	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear center assembly paneling		AR68.30-P-4786FR
2	Release side trim in area of rear lamp unit (E3, E4) far enough until the nuts (1) are accessible		AR68.30-P-4800FR
3	Remove subwoofer	Model 257 with code 811 (Advanced sound system) When removing left rear lamp unit (E3).	AR82.62-P-7841FR
4	Unscrew nuts (1)
5	Remove rear lamp unit (E3, E4) far enough until the electrical connector (2) is accessible
6	Disconnect electrical connection (2) from rear lamp unit (E3, E4)
7	Remove rear lamp unit (E3, E4)	Position rear lamp unit (E3, E4) carefully. Otherwise adjacent parts may be damaged.
8	Install in the reverse order