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Introduction

It is necessary to disassemble the tail light to access and replace the bulbs.

  1. 
To access the tail light we have to open the trunk.

Unscrew the 2 fixing screws of the light with a crosshead screwdriver.

Unscrew the 2 fixing screws of the light with a crosshead screwdriver.
    • To access the tail light we have to open the trunk.

    • Unscrew the 2 fixing screws of the light with a crosshead screwdriver.

  2. 
You have to pull the tail light outwards to remove it.

2 lugs hold the light firmly in the body: 1 lug at the top and 1 lug at the bottom.

The easiest way is to use leverage. Use a unstapler tool plastic or a small flat screwdriver protected in a rag to avoid damaging the bodywork.
    • You have to pull the tail light outwards to remove it.

    • 2 lugs hold the light firmly in the body: 1 lug at the top and 1 lug at the bottom.

    • The easiest way is to use leverage. Use a unstapler tool plastic or a small flat screwdriver protected in a rag to avoid damaging the bodywork.

  3. 
You can access all 3 media tail light bulbs.

Remove the power cables from the notches.

You have to unscrew each bulb holder 1/4 turn to remove it.
    • You can access all 3 media tail light bulbs.

    • Remove the power cables from the notches.

    • You have to unscrew each bulb holder 1/4 turn to remove it.

  4. 
At this point you can replace the tail light with a new one, make sure it is the same model

The following steps show you how to reinstall the bulbs and reassemble your tail light.
    • At this point you can replace the tail light with a new one, make sure it is the same model

    • The following steps show you how to reinstall the bulbs and reassemble your tail light.

  5. 
To remove a bulb from its holder, you must press on it while turning it 1/4 turn.

Replace the defective bulb with a new one, checking its equivalence (model, power, etc.).

To replace the new bulb, push it into the holder and turn it until it stops.
    • To remove a bulb from its holder, you must press on it while turning it 1/4 turn.

    • Replace the defective bulb with a new one, checking its equivalence (model, power, etc.).

    • To replace the new bulb, push it into the holder and turn it until it stops.

  6. 
Replace the holders with their new bulb in the light.

Turn the bracket 1/4 turn until it stops.

Replace the power cables in the slots.
    • Replace the holders with their new bulb in the light.

    • Turn the bracket 1/4 turn until it stops.

    • Replace the power cables in the slots.

  7. 
Replace the tail light in its location.

Align the 2 lugs of the light in front of their housing in the bodywork.

Press to re-engage the tail light into its housing.
    • Replace the tail light in its location.

    • Align the 2 lugs of the light in front of their housing in the bodywork.

    • Press to re-engage the tail light into its housing.

  8. 
Replace the 2 rear light mounting screws.

Screw in the 2 screws with the crosshead screwdriver
Conclusion

You have replaced your bulbs and/or your tail light, this will avoid you being fined.

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seb_le_surfeur

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Thank you, it's super practical!

gfln - Resolved on Release Reply

super merci !!!!!

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