Bulb Holder, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the tail lamp. Refer to TAIL LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the bulb holder -1- from the tail lamp housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Bulb Holder And Bolts

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