Rear Light Removal

[awebber]

Hi guys need to remove one of rear lights, doesn't seem aligned properly and was wondering if its easy todo?

Cheers

Drew

 

[Eeef]

3dr or sportback? What year?

 

[awebber]

yea that might help

3 Door 54 Plate.

Cheers

 

[h5djr]

Hi DrewA3 - instructions and illustrations from Elsawin

illustration - A94-0632

1 - Retaining pin - screwed into housing
2 - Clip nut
3 - Electrical connector
4 - Cap nut - 3.5 Nm
5 - O-ring
6 - Stud - 3.5 Nm
7 - Bulb for brake light - 12 V, 21 W
8 - Tail light bulb - 12 V, 10 W
9 - Bulb -12 V, 21 W - Driver's side: For fog tail light - Passenger side: For reversing light
10 - Housing
11 - Turn signal bulb - 12 V, 21 W - Amber colour
12 - Bulb carrier

Removing
Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Turn light switch to “0” position.
Unclip plug -2- from luggage compartment lining.
Unscrew cap nut -1-.
Swivel rear light out slightly on inside -arrow 1-.
Turn rear light slightly -arrow 2- on outside to withdraw from clip nuts.
Unplug connector at bulb carrier.
Press apart catches -arrows- and take bulb carrier out of rear light.
Screw bulbs out of bulb holders.

illustration - A94-0633
illustration - A94-0603

Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
Note! - Ensure tight seal between body and rear light housing.

 

[awebber]

Wow Cheers David much appreciated