Remove the rear light on the side panel

Preliminary works 

• Remove the luggage compartment floor TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the loading EDGE TRIM .
• Partially remove the left luggage compartment wheel arch TRIM PANEL .

• Protect the body in area (1) with adhesive tape.

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• Unclip the water guide (1) with the special tool 0496 569 (009325)  .

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• Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
• Loosen the nut (2) on the inside of the luggage compartment.

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• Loosen the nuts (1) on the rear light (2).
• Remove the rear light (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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