8.7.8 Replacing the complete tail light assembly (conventional lighting system)
Requirements:
Uninstalling the tail light:
• Switch the electronics OFF on the remote.
• Remove the rear cover, as described in chapter 8.1.1.
• Take exact note of the positions of all cables and the sockets that they are connected to. Mark
the connectors and sockets or take a photograph with a digital camera.
• Disconnect the cable of the affected tail light from the lighting circuit board.
• Remove both plastic covers (1).
• Use the 8 mm socket wrench to loosen both nuts (2).
• Remove the nut and the washers (3).
• Pull the tail light (5) towards the rear and off and remove both bushings (4).
Installing the tail light:
• Assemble all parts again in reverse order.
• Tighten the screws hand-tight.
• Check all vehicle functions.