Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid
Fig. 220
A: In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the taillight cover. B: Removing the taillight assembly.
Fig. 221
A: Taillight assembly: removing the bulb socket assembly. B: Removing the light bulbs.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
1.
Please review and follow the checklist.
2.
Open the luggage compartment lid.
3.
Using the flat blade of the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit (
⇒
page 421), carefully pry the
cover out of the slot
⇒
fig. 220
A
(1)
(arrow).
4.
Pull the red locking tab
B
(4)
in the direction of the arrow to unlock connector plug
B
(2)
.
5.
Push catch
B
(5)
to release connector plug. Then pull out connector plug
B
(2)
.
6.
Remove the cover from the side of the taillight, sliding it in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Check the original mounting position of the taillight before removing it.
7.
Unscrew the fastening screws
B
(3)
with screwdriver and carefully remove the taillight
assembly from the luggage compartment lid. Pull it to the side and away from the vehicle
body and place it on a clean, smooth surface.
8.
Unlock the bulb socket assembly by pressing the locking tabs in direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 221
A
and remove the bulb socket assembly from the taillight assembly.