Note:
- See also Replacing the bulbs in the rear light.
- For part numbers of the rear light and its parts, see here.
Figure 8-1 - Car rear lights: 1 - rear light right/left
Removal
Place the vehicle in the work area, apply the parking brake, and turn off the ignition. Raise the hood, disconnect the ground wire terminal from the battery (10 mm spanner).
Open the right and left rear doors (trunk).
Remove the mesh (when removing the rear light from the right wing) (if available).
Remove the jack (when removing the rear light from the right wing).
Figure 8-2 - Removing the rear light: 1, 3 - rear light mounting nuts; 2 - trunk light; 4 - trunk trim
Unscrew the two wing nuts securing the rear light 1.3, Figure 8-2, securing the right or left rear light to the vehicle body.
Pull out the lantern as far as the wiring will allow.
Press the lock and disconnect block 2, Figure 8-3, of the rear wiring harness from the right or left light.
Figure 8-3 - Removing the rear light: 1 - rear left light; 2 - rear wiring harness connector to rear light; 3 - car body
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Remove the right or left light.
Press the clamps 2, Figure 8-4, remove the board from the rear light housing.
To replace the rear light bulbs, turn the corresponding bulb, Figure 8-5, counterclockwise, remove it and replace the bulb. Check the operation of the flashlight.
Figure 8-4 - Rear light: 1 - rear light housing; 2 - clamps; 3 - connector of the rear light to the rear wiring harness block
Figure 8-5 - Rear light bulbs: 1 - brake light and parking light; 2 - direction indicator lamp; 3 - reversing light and fog light
Installation
Install the rear light on the wing using the mounting pins. Install the rear light in the reverse order of removal. At the same time, ensure that the lantern is sealed at the junction with the body. Put the jack back in place (when removing the right wing rear light). Put the mesh back in place (if available).