How To Remove Boot Trim To Replace Bulb

[Berti]

I have a 2.0 D-4D Avensis Tourer 07 Registered on which I need to replace the rear nearside stop-tail light bulb.

Problem is that I need to remove the rear quarter internal boot trim to provide access to the light unit cluster and I can't see how to do this.

I have successfully removed the trim running across the floor - this sits over the lock receiver. Then it is necessary to remove the corner trim to get at the bulbs. There are two fittings securing this - one a plastic hook which comes away by removing a philips head bolt (so that's out!) but the other is a plastic/metal D-Ring fitting for securing a cargo net and it is this one on which I cannot see any obvious fixing - tho' it will not simply pull away with a hell of a lot of prising .... to the point that I am afraid that anymore force will break the thing!!

Can anyone offer any advice, please?

Cheers

Bertie

[Fitter]

I believe that there are removable small panels in the rear corners of the boot released by turning the button. Inside there is a triangular shaped bulb holder which is removed by twisting and pulling it out and down.

Fitter

[Berti]

Many thanks Fitter - will have another look!

Cheers

Bertie

[Liopik]

Old topic, but I dont know how to remove boot light. :(. Do I need to remove all the trims in the boot? Don't see any other option. Thanks. 

[frankie406]

The light should pop out.use of a thin screw driver or trim tools does it.

[Konrad C]

When I helped my friend change his rear light bulb, we had to remove a lot of the trim for easier access:-

I am all easy and quick fix, but the T25 estate access door is too small and you can only do by feel.

[frankie406]

I used the trim removal tool and it popped out disconnected the cable stuck in bulb and push all back together. Though mines a hatchback?

[Liopik]

1 hour ago, frankie406 said:

I used the trim removal tool and it popped out disconnected the cable stuck in bulb and push all back together. Though mines a hatchback?

Thank you.

Now I managed to remove it. I tried from the wrong side first (near the switch) and nearly broke the cover. Then, done from opposite side and it worked. Thanks.