Replacing the brake light bulb

[Mark_O]

Am I missing something when it comes to accessing the rear cluster? I've removed the panel once you open the boot but the light dosnt seem to want to free.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks Mark

 

[edgeoftime]

If you can get a grip of the holder then twist it clockwise, it should come out. some of them are tight.

 

[Bounder]

There are two white pins that snap into the body panel at the forward part of the lamp unit, Use a piece of blue strapping tape behind the light unit and move it forwards until it stops then pull outwards to pull the lamp from the body clips.
You will be pulling from the side of the car at a right angle to the car body.
It is helpful to use some masking tape to avoid scratching the body just apply it around the lamp edge and use a loose piece to stop the lamp unit falling once it is free.

 

[edgeoftime]

Exterior Light Bulb Replacement







Taillight

1. Remove the taillight ***embly.

1. 
   Turn the bulb sockets (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove them from taillight (B).
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Brake Lights/Taillights:
   
   21/5 W
   
   
   
   Rear Turn Signal Light:
   
   21 W
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the bulbs (C) from the bulb sockets.

1. Install new bulb(s) in the reverse order of removal.

B
C
A
C
A













Inner Taillight

1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel.

1. 
   Turn the bulb sockets (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove them from taillight (B).
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Inner Taillight:
   
   5 W
   
   
   
   Back-up Light:
   
   21 W
   
   
   
   Rear Fog Light:
   
   21 W
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the bulbs (C) from the bulb sockets.

1. Install new bulb(s) in the reverse order of removal.

B
C
A
C
A

 

[edgeoftime]

Taillight Replacement

1. Remove the rear bumper.

1. Remove the trunk side trim panel.

1. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).

1. Turn the bulb sockets 45 ° counterclockwise to remove the bulb sockets (C).

1. Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove the taillight.

1. Remove the screw and separate the taillight and bracket (D).

1. Inspect the gasket (E); replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.

1. Install the taillight in the reverse order of removal, and tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft).

A
B
D
E
C

 

[edgeoftime]

I can do it on the car but these puter's baffle me!!

 

[edgeoftime]

Taillight Replacement

1. Remove the covers (A) and two bolts (B) from the taillight.

A
B

1. Carefully slide and pull out the taillight (A).

1. Disconnect the connectors (B) from the taillight.

1. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

B
A







See what I mean???