Removing Light Bulb For Reversing Light

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Fig 1: Overview Of Reversing Light

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If the tail light is opened, the seals for the central connector and cover must be replaced.

The left tail light is described here.

Unscrew and remove the seven fastening screws -1- on the back of the tail light.

Fig 2: Opening Tail Light Cover
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Remove cover.
Pull off the two electric connectors -2- and -3- on the light bulb.
Unscrew the two fastening screws -4- for the light bulb.
Remove light bulb -5- from the tail light.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Connectors And Unscrewing Fastening Screws

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Pull off the seal around the central connector -6- on the tail light.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Seal For Central Connector
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Use a screwdriver to lever out the rubber seal -7- on the cover of the tail light and pull it out of the cover.

Fig 5: Pulling Rubber Seal Out Of Cover
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