Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable (-) battery with the ignition off. The cabin air filter box must first be removed.
Attention! Before disconnecting the cable, find out the security code of the radio, if any, refer to Section Replacing the battery.
2. Open the boot lid/tailgate.
3. Open the side trim around the rear light.
4. Disconnect the rear light connector.
5. If necessary, remove the lamp socket as described in Section Replacement of incandescent lamps of outdoor lighting devices.
6. Loosen the nuts (arrows in the illustration) (Sedan rear light shown).
Note. For the Universal model, the side nut is closed with a plate.
7. Take out a back lantern.
Installation
1. If there are cracks or damage to the rubber gasket, as well as cracks in the diffuser, it is necessary to replace it, because. otherwise, water will enter the interior.
2. Install the lantern with gasket in place. Check the correct position of the gasket.
3. Secure the lantern with four nuts. In this case, the nuts must be evenly tightened.
4. Connect the lamp connector.
5. Close the side trim.