Rear Light/Bulb Carrier In Rear Lid - Sedan, Removing and Installing

Rear Light/bulb Carrier In Rear Lid - Sedan, Removing And Installing

Removing
- Turn light switch to position "O".

CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.







- Unclip plug - 1 - from luggage compartment trim - arrow - using a small screwdriver.







- Remove nut - 3 - and remove retainer - 2 -.
- Press inner rear light - 1 - towards - arrow - (working from inside of rear lid) until light can be removed from the outside.
- Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE: Ensure seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.

- Position inner rear light at outer edge of rear lid.
- Push on retainer at stud for inner rear light and tighten nut.

NOTE: As the nut is tightened the retainer becomes wedged at the inner rear light and the rear lid.

- Clip plug into luggage compartment lining.

Tightening torque

Component - fastener Nm
Inner rear light to body - nut 3.5