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If and when
Remove the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
Fig. 230 Remove the
cover of the tailgate trim
Fig. 231 Remove the
bulb holder
You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail lights via the in-
side of the tailgate. –
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover ⇒ fig. 230
1
and detach the cover 2.
– Press on the tabs A
⇒ fig. 231 in the direction of the arrows
and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of the ar-
row B
.
– Change the bulbs ⇒ page 281 ⇒ page 282.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder. This may damage the wiring of the LED module.
Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 232 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on
the tailgate
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Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ fig. 232Bulb function
AReverse lightsP21W LLBRear fog lightH21W
Fitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit. – Position the bulb holder on the tail light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the tail light until it engages.
– Fit the cover back in the interior trim so that it engages.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working. Side turn signals
Fig. 234 Side turn signal
– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the
bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into
place.
– First place the turn signal in the opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒ fig. 234, arrow 1
.
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow 2
⇒ fig. 234.
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