Skoda Karoq: Removing and installing tail light

Installation overview - tail lamps

1 - Screw
2 Nm
2 - Lamp holder
3 - Light bulb for the turn signal light
WY16W
4 - Light bulb for reversing light
W16W
5 - Tail light
6 - Screws
3 Nm
7 - Screws
3 Nm
8 - Tail light in tailgate
9 - Guide section

Removing and installing tail light

Removing
Caution: The black side cover of the light can not be dismantled.
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.
– Remove cover -1- and screw -2- (Screw remains in the body, it is provided with a safety device against falling).

– Remove light -1-, taking into account the lengths of attached wires -arrow-.

– Release connector and remove it.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:
Caution: Hazard caused by water ingress and functional faults of the light.
When inserting the lights into the assembly opening, ensure that the connection wiring loom is inserted into the vehicle cockpit.
Crushed cables between the body and lights causes significant leakage of rainwater and electrical installation damage.
– Insert the light into the guide grooves in the guide profile under the light.

Note: Pay attention to the correct fitting and undamaged seals.
There are two adjusting elements under the inner side to adjust the light in the body.

Specified torques
Installation overview - tail lamps

Removing and installing the tail light in the tailgate

Note: The lights are fitted with LEDs.
LEDs cannot be replaced separately.

Removing
– Lever cap -1- out of the tailgate trim panel behind the tail light -arrow-.

– Remove screws -arrows-.

– Swivel out light -1- swing out -arrow- and remove from the assembly opening while taking the connected cable lengths into account.
– Unlock and pull off connector -2-.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

Specified torques
Installation overview - tail lamps

Removing and installing fog tail light

Rear fog light is located in the rear bumper on the driver's side.
In the event of a fault, the fog light must be replaced completely.

Removing
– Remove the rear bumper.
– Disconnect the plug connection.
– Unscrew fixing screw -2-.

– Release the light -1- out of the catches arrows -A-.
– Remove the light in the direction of the arrow -B-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Removing and installing reversing light bulb

Removing
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.
– Remove tail light
– Unclip the bulb holder -1- from the catch pegs -arrows- and remove.

– Remove defective light bulb -1- (W16W) from the socket and replace.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

Caution
Hazard caused by water ingress and functional faults of the light.
When inserting the lights into the assembly opening, ensure that the connection wiring loom is inserted into the vehicle cockpit.
Crushed cables between the body and lights causes significant leakage of rainwater and light malfunctions

Removing and installing the light bulb for the turn signal light

Removing
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.
– Remove tail light
– Unclip the bulb holder -1- from the catch pegs -arrows- and remove.

– Remove defective light bulb -2- (WY16W) from the socket and replace.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

Caution
Hazard caused by water ingress and functional faults of the light.
When inserting the lights into the assembly opening, ensure that the connection wiring loom is inserted into the vehicle cockpit.
Crushed cables between the body and lights causes significant leakage of rainwater and light malfunctions.