Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 200

Inner part of the light
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Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with arrows
 and remove the holder from the tail lamp.
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Turn the bulb holder » Fig. 177 -  anti-clockwise to the stop and remove it
from the lamp housing.
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Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn
in a clockwise direction to the stop.
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Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.
Rear light (Rapid Spaceback)
Fig. 178 Remove cover/light
Fig. 179 Installing the lamp connector/lamp
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Do-it-yourself
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
» Fig. 177 - ings on page 193.
Removing
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Open the boot lid.
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Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow
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Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
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Use the screwdriver from the tool kit
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Grip the rear lamp assembly and carefully remove it by waggling it and pulling
opposite the direction of travel.
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Carefully remove the plug from the rear light
Installing
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Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
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Insert the light into the brackets in the body
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Carefully press the tail lamp assembly into the bodywork so that the bolts
» Fig. 180 on page 199 on the light latch with the mounts in the body
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Be careful not to pinch the cable bundle between the bodywork and light.
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Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage firmly.
CAUTION
Ensure that the cable bundle is not pinched between the bodywork and the
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light as it is refitted – there is a risk of damage to the electric installation and wa-
ter ingress.
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has been pinched, we recommend
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that you have the connection of the light checked by a specialist garage.
» page 176, Vehicle tool kit into
» Fig. 178 - .
» Fig. 178 - .
» Fig. 178 -  to unscrew the lamp.
» Fig. 179 - .
» Fig. 179 - .
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