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How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« on: January 15, 2013, 02:14:43 pm »
Hi Guys,

I've searched around but struggling to find an answer...

I was wondering if and how I can replace the rear cluster this is attached to the boot lid?!

Just to make this clear, I have got this far...



Thanks,
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Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2013, 02:19:53 pm »
You need to remove the boot panel on the inside of the boot, and then you will see the bolts you need to undo.
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Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2013, 02:21:16 pm »
Open boot lid and look where the remaining light is from the inside. There is a small cover over it which pops off. Inside there are 2 nuts . 1 is tricky to get to. Take off the 2 nuts and the light should just pull away from the boot lid.

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Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2013, 02:22:35 pm »
Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot later tonight!!!
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Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2013, 03:21:25 pm »
Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot later tonight!!!

Just don't drop those nuts!  :scared:

I found if you get someone to hold the boot open so that the lights are parallel to the floor, if you happen to drop a nut it should still be retrievable.
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Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2013, 04:21:55 pm »
Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot later tonight!!!

Just don't drop those nuts!  :scared:

I found if you get someone to hold the boot open so that the lights are parallel to the floor, if you happen to drop a nut it should still be retrievable.

Yes you have to be careful. One of the bolts is tricky to get to and can be easily dropped.
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Re: How Do I Remove the Rear Light Cluster?
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2013, 05:17:20 pm »
hahaha! I'm so going to drop the bolts...
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