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Electrical system

Removing and installing tail light

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Note Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way.

If the event of a defective LED, the entire tail light needs to be renewed.

Removing

  • Turn light switch to “0” position.
  • Open cover in luggage compartment side trim.
  • Unscrew securing element -1-.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove tail light -2- in direction of arrow -A-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Test functionality.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - tail lights in vehicle body, with bulbs“
Removing and installing tail light

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