Fuses and bulbs312
Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlights
Removing rear light
To change the bulbs, you must remove the rear light.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical
skill.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the boot lid.
– Remove the side trim.
– Insert the screwdriver (from the tool kit) through the side
opening in the plastic screw ⇒ fig. 302.
– Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise to loosen the screw
and then carefully remove the screw.
– Gradually ease the light housing out of the rubber
mountings (positions ⇒ fig. 303 and ) by pulling
alternately in direction of arrows and . If necessary
use the tool for changing bulbs from your vehicle's
toolkit to carefully apply some pressure between posi-
tions and ⇒ .
– Unplug the electrical connector.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒ page 313.
Caution
When removing or installing the rear light, take care not to cause
any damage.
• Removing the rear light in particular can lead to the paintwork or
rear light becoming damaged. This is another reason why we
recommend having the bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.
• NEVER use metal tools (e.g. a screwdriver) or sharp or pointed
plastic tools to lever out the rear light - risk of damaging the paint.
Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on
the rear light, to avoid any scratches.
Fig. 302 Luggage
compartment: Loca-
tion of retaining screw
for rear light
Fig. 303 Removing
rear light from side
panel
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