Hi Everyone

I am a lady living in France and I had notification on the dashboard to check third brake light.

I ordered a secondhand third brake light (in good condition) from a car spare parts recycle centre in France which has now arrived.

Can someone tell me, please, how I remove the tailgate trim in order to replace the third brake light unit? What tools do I need?

Thank you in advance.

VCT

Hi. The upper trim panel is held in place with hidden push-in studs. You need to pry all round from the side with a strong tapered plastic tool, which looks a bit like a door wedge. Here is one example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175585759861?chn=ps&_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item

Thank you Austin, this is very helpful. I will give it a go.

Hi, just be aware it could be a break in the wiring loom where it goes between the the side of the Yet & the tailgate. I've had to repair mine twice now. As you look at the rear of the car its the loom on the left hand side

Thank you for this important information. I appreciate it.