Recommendation. When working, make sure that the lamp filament is burned out. There may be cases when the lamp does not burn due to oxidized contacts in electrical connections. When replacing a defective lamp, check the condition of the contacts in its cartridge. If necessary, treat them with an agent for cleaning and protecting electrical contacts.
Outdoor section
1. We prepare the car for work (see «Preparing the car for maintenance and repair»).
2. In the luggage compartment, open the upholstery valve.
Comment. For clarity, the work below is shown with the upholstery removed.
3. To replace the brake light and side light bulb, turn it counterclockwise and remove the bulb holder from the light.
4. We recess, turn counterclockwise, remove the faulty lamp and install a new one.
5. To replace the turn signal lamp, turn it counterclockwise and remove the lamp socket from the lamp.
6. Pulling, remove the lamp from the cartridge and install a new one.
Inner section
1. We prepare the car for work (see «Preparing the car for maintenance and repair»).
2. Remove the upholstery of the tailgate (see «Upholstery of the luggage compartment lid - removal and installation»),
3. To replace the side light bulb, turn counterclockwise...
... and remove the lamp socket from the lantern.
4. Pulling, remove the lamp from the cartridge and replace it with a new one.
5. To replace the reverse light lamp, release the latch and disconnect the wiring harness block.
6. Turn counterclockwise...
... and remove the lamp socket from the lantern.
7. Pulling, remove the lamp from the cartridge and replace it with a new one.
8. Install the parts in reverse order.