Rear Light/Bulb Carrier - Avant, Removing and Installing

Rear Light/bulb Carrier - Avant, Removing And Installing

Removing
- Turn light switch to position "O".

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







- Remove plug - arrow - from luggage compartment lining.







- Remove screw - 1 -.
- Swivel rear light outwards, and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.
- Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.







- Press apart retaining clips - arrows - and take bulb carrier out of rear light.
- Turn bulbs to remove them from their holders.

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

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

- Fit rear light in position on body and press retaining pins into holes.







- Tighten screw - 1 -.

NOTE: After loosening nut - 2 -, rear light can be aligned with body contours (uniform gap widths).

Tightening torques

Component - fastener Nm
Rear light to body - nut 12
Rear light to body - screw 6