Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Bulb For Tail Light

Removal
1. Open engine compartment lid. Unscrew M6 x 15 fastening screw and pull out the tail light to the rear.







2. Turn bulb socket counter-clockwise and remove from the tail light.
3. Take defective bulb out of the bulb socket (bayonet lock).

Installation
1. Install new bulb and ensure that it is correctly seated (bayonet lock).
2. Rotate bulb socket clockwise and engage. Install the tail light, making sure the retaining lugs are seated properly.
3. Perform a function test of all bulbs.

Installing tail light holder

NOTE: An assembly aid is moulded on the tail light holder. This assembly aid is broken off after the holder is adjusted and fastened.

1. Install holder and close the engine compartment lid. The assembly aid must touch the body and the engine compartment lid (see arrows).







2. Fasten the holder and break off the assembly aid.
3. Install the tail light and check the gap dimension (3 mm) using a star gauge. If necessary, remove the tail light again and carry out fine adjustment on the holder.