2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 186

186 Car care and technical information 2 3 3 2 1 IB518 2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 3 Change the bulb. Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so that they protrude by 0.2 inch (5 mm). 2 Insert the studs through the trim and tailgate panel. Press the center buttons in, flush with the collar. 3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk. High-mounted stop lights 1Panel 2Retaining clips 3Bulbs Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk, you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk. This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners (studs). 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate. 2 Using the peg in the top of the screwdriver handle, push in the button in the centre of the studs. 3 Remove the studs. Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze the plastic lug and electrical connector together and remove the bulb holder. IB517 High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed. 1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips, one at the time. 2 Release the bulb holder, which is retained by a clip at either end. 3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back. 4 Push in the new bulb. 5 Refit the bulb holder. 6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing the panel towards the headlining so that the two clips engage their respective slot. IB519