tailgate lights

[twinpickjl]

i was just wondering how to change the tailgate lights. the owners manual says open the cutout in the tailgate carpeting but my estate does not have these cutouts . help please

[puggy]

Which lights exactly are you trying to access ??

[steve_earwig]

The lights on the tailgate? My D8 had the flappy bits, the D9 doesn't though. You'll just have to take the carpeting (card) off (be prepared to replace some of the clips)

[D9406]

If it's the number plare lamp I've just replaced one last week on my D9. Open the tailgate, get a screwdriver and prise out the grey roundheaded plastic plugs. These are like rawlplugs with teeth on the outside, also take out the 2 screws holding the grab handle in place. Remove carpet like panel, although all I did was hold it open enough to get a hand in to the cut outs in the tailgate, watch your hands on the edges. On the side of the lamp body are 2 plastic ears, if you squeeze the bottom of these ears and push down at the same time you can wriggle the light out from the outside. On mine there wasn't a lot of wire and I found it easier to disconnect the unit and replace bulb off the car replacement is easy, just push into place.

[Doggy]

You'll just have to take the carpeting (card) off (be prepared to replace some of the clips)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are experts at this - not retrievers, then?

[twinpickjl]

thanks guys for the advice . ill takle them soon as the tail light on the passenger side of the tailgate is blown

[steve_earwig]

'tis a fantastic design

You'll just have to take the carpeting (card) off (be prepared to replace some of the clips)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are experts at this - not retrievers, then?

Too stupid I'm afraid, they're too busy drooling and spreading their fur everywhere