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Tail lights (Sedan) - remove and install

Note

Removing and installing is identical on both sides; the procedure below refers only to one side.

Removal of the centre tail light:

–	Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment, and remove the key from ignition.

–	Disconnect the Battery -A- → Chapter.

–	Remove the cover for access to the central tail light, located in the boot lid lining.

–	Disconnect the connector -1-.

–	Loosen the securing nuts -arrows- (3 Nm).

–	Remove the lamp from the lid.

Removing the side tail light:

Version 1:

–	Move away the luggage compartment side lining -arrow- → Bodywork - Internal assembly works; Rep. gr.70, until enough space is freed to access the rear of the tail light.

Version 2:

–	Remove the lining of the indicated compartment -arrow- in order to access the lamp.

Continued for all versions:

–	Disconnect the side tail light connector.

–	Loosen the securing nuts -arrows-.

–	Remove the side tail light from the vehicle.

Installation:

–	Installation is performed in reverse sequence to the removal.

–	Tighten the securing nuts of the lamp to a (3-Nm) torque.

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