Tail Lamp Assembly; Replacing The Bulbs In The Tail Lamp Assembly - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Tail lamp assembly

Fig. 133 Removing the cover of the lamp/removing the lamp
Fig. 134 Installing the lamp connector/lamp
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Removing the tail lamp assembly
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Open the boot lid.
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Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims
the hole indicated by the arrow » Fig. 133
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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 tail lamp assembly and carefully remove it by pulling it back at an angle
with loosening movements.
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Pull the locking mechanism » Fig. 134
1
the arrow.
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Press the locking mechanism
2
» page 145, Vehicle tool kit into
- .
» Fig. 133 -  to unscrew the lamp.
on the connector in the direction of
» Fig. 134 and remove the connector.
Installing the tail lamp assembly
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Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
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Carefully press the tail lamp assembly into the bodywork so that the bolts
» Fig. 135 latch with the mounts in the
2
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Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover. Ensure that the cover en-
gages firmly.

Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly

Fig. 135 Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Changing the bulb in the outer part of the lamp
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Turn the bulb holder » Fig. 135
1
ing.
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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.
Changing the bulb in the inner part of the lamp
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Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches
holder from the tail lamp.
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Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise up to the stop and remove it from the lamp
housing » Fig. 135 - .
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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.
body» Fig. 134 - .
anti-clockwise remove it from the lamp hous-
» Fig. 135 -  and remove the
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