Removing the left and right tail lights

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE SERVICE CAP FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS .

Remove tail light 

• Unlock the twistlocks (1) of the tail light (2).

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• Unclip the water channel cover (1) out of the tail light toward the back with the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325)and remove it. 

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• Unscrew and remove the nuts (1) of the tail light (2).

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• Remove the tail light (2) toward the rear.
• Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) and remove the tail light (2).

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