Replacing The Rear Stop Light On An Estate

[jezza276]

Sorry if this has been covered before, but how do I remove the trim/light cluster to replace a blown stop light on my 2001 estate? My handbook doesn't cover this, only tells me about the saloon.

Come to think of it, this is the first bulb that I've needed to replace since buying the old bus in 2002 :rolleyes:

[lightfj]

Sorry if this has been covered before, but how do I remove the trim/light cluster to replace a blown stop light on my 2001 estate? My handbook doesn't cover this, only tells me about the saloon.

Come to think of it, this is the first bulb that I've needed to replace since buying the old bus in 2002 :rolleyes:

 

 

with the tailgate open on hte large lenses there are some black blanking plugs. gently lever these off to reveal deep set screws. remove the screws removenthe complete lens to access the bulbs.

Lightfj

[old'uns]

10mm nuts on mine, 2 on lower, 1 on upper?

bottom half overlaps top half so comes off first

think the blanking plates are supposed to turn 90deg then pull out.bloody things fall out anyway so didn't bother putting mine back.

bet the tool that fits the 2 small holes costs arm & a leg!

[norrisom]

Sorry if this has been covered before, but how do I remove the trim/light cluster to replace a blown stop light on my 2001 estate? My handbook doesn't cover this, only tells me about the saloon.

Come to think of it, this is the first bulb that I've needed to replace since buying the old bus in 2002 :(

[norrisom]

Sorry if this has been covered before, but how do I remove the trim/light cluster to replace a blown stop light on my 2001 estate? My handbook doesn't cover this, only tells me about the saloon.

Come to think of it, this is the first bulb that I've needed to replace since buying the old bus in 2002 :(

lucky you I drive mostly at night (taxi) and have to replace on average at

least 1 front and rear bulb/mnth

[jezza276]

Thanks to all for your help, replaced it, with a bit of a battle!