I just noticed that a bug has died in my tail light. ICK. I would like to get rid of the poor fellow, and have no idea how to go about this. Could someone clue me in on how to pop the light out and back in again? Even a link to some instructions would be very appreciated. My poor mini is a bug coffin!!

 

http://www.rednwhitecooperonline.com/?page_id=20

This should help!

 

Removal of the tail-light assembly is pretty easy.
1. Remove the cover in the boot of the car. 2 push-tabs on the top edge, 2 hinge tabs of the bottom edge.
2. Remove the light circuit board from the light housing. There are 2 snap-in clips, close to the middle of the board. Press them towards each other to clear the holes in the board, then carefully pull the board out of the housing. Each bulb sits in it's own hole.
3. Using a 10mm (I think) wrench, remove the nut that holds the housing tight to the car.
4. Gently push the light housing out of the car. Make sure you don't drop it, don't want to get it all scratched up or broken.

When reinstalling, make sure that the wires attached to the back of the circuit board are BEHIND the board (towards the front of the car) before you try to click it in. It won't seat properly with the wires blocking it.

 

Thanks for the help! I'll work on it this weekend and hopefully not screw anything up!