Replacing the Tail Lamp Assembly

Position of the bulbs in the tail lamp unit 

The diagram displays the left-hand tail lamp unit. The same applies, mirror imaged, for the right-hand tail lamp unit.

For the type of bulb, see Bulbs .

1 = Tail lamp

2 = Turn signal lamps

3 = stop lamp

4 = Parking lamps

5 = Back-up lamp

6 = Fog tail lamp; (on the left in left-hand drive cars and on the right in right-hand drive cars.)

Removing the tail lamp in the D-post 

Remove: 

• the panel according to Removing the D-post panel
• the four nuts
• the tail lamp unit.

Installing the tail lamp unit in the D-post 

Reinstall: 

• the new tail lamp unit. Tighten to 7.5 Nm 
• the panel. See Installing the D-post panel .

HINT: Check and install the seal during assembly. 

Check the function.

Removing the tail lamp unit in the tailgate 

Removal 

Remove the tailgate panel according to Removing the panel .

Remove: 

• the 8 or 10 nuts
• 4-pin connector.

Press in the two clips (A) if possible. Carefully press the unit out of the tailgate.

Installing the tail lamp unit in the tailgate 

• Check the rubber gasket
• Reinstall the unit in the tailgate and tighten the 8 or 10 nuts by hand
• Check that the clips (A) are properly secured
• Tighten the nuts. Tighten to 7.5 Nm  . Start from the nut in the center
• Reinstall the panel according to Installing the panel .

HINT: Check and install the seal during assembly. 

Check the function.