Replacing light bulbs in taillight in the rear hatch

Fig. 205 In the rear lid: removing the cover and the bulb holder.

Fig. 206 Bulb holder with backup light bulb ②.

1. 1
   Please review and follow the checklist ⇒ Information on light bulb replacement .
2. 2
   Open the rear hatch ⇒ Rear hatch .
3. 3
   Using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit , carefully pry the cover off with the flat blade of the screw driver inserted in the opening ⇒ Fig. 205 A.
4. 4
   Remove the red locking mechanism ⇒ Fig. 205② B as illustrated and disconnect the electrical connector with the lever pressed down ⇒ Fig. 205① B.
5. 5
   Press the locking tab ⇒ Fig. 205④ B in the direction of the arrow and remove the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 205③ B.
6. 6
   Replace burned out rear light bulbs ⇒ Fig. 206② with bulbs that are identical to the ones being replaced.
7. 7
   Insert the bulb holder. You must hear the locking tab click into place.
8. 8
   Insert the electrical connector into the bulb holder until it clicks into place. Press the red locking mechanism ⇒ Fig. 205② B back in.
9. 9
   Insert the cover. The cover must lock into place and be secure.