2007 C5 Tail Lights

[Drummer1]

I think I might have a couple of tail lights out and I can't find where to replace the bulb.

 

The lights are the boomerang style so it's the previous model to the new shape. The tail lights on the main car body are working fine but the ones on the boot lid are not. I'm assuming the tail lights are more than just the corner of the main body.

I opened the boot lid and there is a little panel on each side which look to be directly below the lights in question. When I removed the panels I couldn't see a bulb connector, just some wire connectors.

 

Can anyone advise me how to replace these bulbs?

 

Many thanks

Edited November 20, 2014 by Drummer1

[paul.h]

This is from my 2007 C5 handbook, page 123. For the hatchback tailgate, remove that cover, undo the nut next to the electrical connector and remove the lamp unit from the utside. Pull out the seal and then unclip the bulb holder. Replace the bulb and refit the assembly, making sure the seal is in place. The 2 bulbs are noted as a side lamp at the tailgate edge R5W and a reversing lamp P21W.

 

If the bulbs are ok then check if the wiring between the body and tailgate is in good condition.

[Drummer1]

Thank you Paul

 

Excellent instructions and they worked perfectly. The bulbs were blown and new bulbs now fitted.

 

Makes a big difference to the appearance of the rear of the car.

Edited November 21, 2014 by Drummer1