How to fit rear light (boot) panel?

[Skute]

Hi, ive got to replace the broken light (drivers side, on boot), ive had a look and can see the 3 screws i need to undo. Question is, how do i get to those 3 screws? Do i need to take the whole back panel in the boot off? I tried undoing 2 screws which were inside the boot handles (that you use to close the boot) and pulling at the panel, but nothing budged.


Can anyone give me some tips on replacing them?

Cheers,

 

[Skute]

coooome on! i know loads of you have replaced your rear lights. my tools are still sat in the back of my boot waiting

 

[blackbirdlover]

Can't remember exactly how to do it, but it involves nothing more than removing the covers inside the boot that allow you to change the bulbs. Losen the nuts and the whole cluster comes out. I remember that the one inside the wing was a bit fidly to reach, find a woman with small hands, that should do the trick.

 

[Skute]

ah right ok, so just the light bulb cover is all i need? that 3rd screw is gonna be well hard to reach.

 

[blackbirdlover]

I used a socket with a small extention and a universal joint. Just be careful not to drop the nut down inside the wing when you get it off. When your putting it back together get it on the first couple of threads with your fingers before getting the socket back on it.

 

[Fl@pper]

Just be careful not to drop the nut down inside the wing when you get it off. When your putting it back together get it on the first couple of threads with your fingers before getting the socket back on it.

a couple of rags do the trick - or a piece of foam