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Tail light lens, remove and install

Remove cover from inside the trunk by turning the two knobs 90°. (88 models on, unscrew single plastic nut in center of cover.) and pulling cover straight into trunk. 630023.jpg (40643 bytes)
Remove wiring connector from retaining clips holding it in place on the tail light lens. 630024.jpg (46637 bytes)
Remove the six 8mm nuts from the rear of the lens and slide the lens out of the rear panel. 630025.jpg (54053 bytes)
Outer 2 nuts retain a bracket that applies clamping force to the side of the tail light opening. 630026.jpg (46714 bytes)
 

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