2000 Jaguar XJ8 How to remove the third brake light assembl

High Mounted Stoplamp
Removal
Remove lamp cover.
Depress two tangs at base of lamp carrier and withdraw cover.
Fig. 42: Removing Lamp Cover
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Disconnect lamp harness connector.
Fig. 43: Disconnecting Lamp Harness Connector
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Remove module.
Release spring clips at each end of lamp lens module and withdraw module from carrier.
Fig. 44: Removing Module
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Remove lamp carrier.
Release lamp carrier lower securing tangs.
Slide carrier upwards to release and remove carrier from backlight.
Fig. 45: Removing Lamp Carrier
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Installation
Ensure that rubber insulating pads are installed on lamp carrier.
Fig. 46: Installing Lamp Carrier
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Install lamp carrier on backlight mountings, ensuring retaining tangs seat correctly.
Fig. 47: Installing Lamp Carrier On Backlight Mountings
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Install lamp module.
Slide lamp module into carrier ensuring retaining clips seat correctly.
Fig. 48: Installing Lamp Module
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Connect harness connector to lamp assembly.
Fig. 49: Connecting Lamp Assembly Harness Connector
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Install cover on lamp ensuring tangs locate correctly in carrier.
Fig. 50: Installing Cover On Lamp
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