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Rear Light/Bulb Carrier In Rear Fender - Avant, Removing and Installing



Rear Light/bulb Carrier In Rear Fender - Avant, 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 screwdriver.







- Remove screw - 2 -.
- Swivel rear light - 1 - outwards - arrow -, and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.
- Disconnect electrical connection at bulb carrier.







- Press apart retaining tabs - arrows - and remove bulb carrier - 1 - from 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.

Tightening torque

Component - fastener Nm
Rear light to body - nut 3.5