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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)18 · 17 Lighting
18 · Electrical

Install

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Rear Lights › Install
17 LightingInstall
  1. Put the tip of the tool between the lamp assembly and the bumper (see Figure 17-03-003).
A close-up view showing a tool being inserted between the lamp assembly and the bumper, with an arrow pointing to the insertion point. The background shows part of the car's rear bumper and a yellow warning stripe.

Figure17-03-003

  1. Lever against the bumper to pull the lamp assembly from the bumper.

Note: There will be a loud noise when the lamp assembly is released. This is usual.

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU INSTALL AND REMOVE THE BULB. THE GLASS OF THE BULB CAN BREAK AND CAUSE INJURY.

  1. Turn and pull the bulb holder out of the lamp assembly
  2. Carefully pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.

Install

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU INSTALL AND REMOVE THE BULB. THE GLASS OF THE BULB CAN BREAK AND CAUSE INJURY.

  1. Push the bulb fully into the bulb holder.
  2. Push the bulb holder into the lamp assembly and turn it to lock it in position.
  3. Put the lamp assembly into position and push it to engage the attachment clips.

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