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S Max MK2 inner O/S tailgate light cluster replacement

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Ignore the frost. I need to replace the light cluster on my 2016 s Max mk2. I have a replacement, but it looks like I need to remove the tailgate trim, but I have no idea how to do that. Can anyone help please?

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    From my 2011 handbook this page may be relevant (inner trim panel and wing nuts if I've got the right cluster?) unless they have changed the design of course!:
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    On 1/5/2025 at 12:22 PM, badger1968 said:

    Ignore the frost. I need to replace the light cluster on my 2016 s Max mk2. I have a replacement, but it looks like I need to remove the tailgate trim, but I have no idea how to do that. Can anyone help please?

     

    Assuming you mean the inner cluster - there's no need to remove tailgate trim - there are two small access covers (around 4cm square) in the tailgate trim - prise these out and you'll see a long plastic retaining nut. Loosen this off, but before taking right out (don't drop it inside the tailgate when you do!!) it helps to give it a light tap to release the cluster from the rubber seal. The cluster "hooks around" the edge of the tailgate so remove the inner edge first, and it's off.....

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