Remove both rear lights from the tailgate

Preliminary works 

• Remove the tailgate LIFT SWITCH .
• Remove tailgate TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the rear light TRIMS

Remove the rear light on the left of the tailgate 

• Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
• Loosen nuts (2).
• Loosen latch mechanism (3).
• Remove the rear light towards rear.

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