Q70L Rear Turn Signal upgrade to LED

[MCCnGA]

I've got the bulbs that are supposed to fit it. I just can't noodle out out to get to the bulbs! There don't appear to be any screws or anything in the trunk area and none of the "how to" instructions seem to be for a 2015 model.

Anyone????

[Debonair]

Instructions can be found here:

M37/M56/Q70 HowTo & FAQs > HowTo: Access and Replace ALL Bulbs - Link

Wash your hands with dawn dish soap, remove the trim panel and the two nuts, and then use your palms on the side of the lamp to pull it toward the rear of the vehicle. It will start coming out very little at a time. Eventually it will pop out. You might want to protect the bumper below it in case it gets away from you and swings down causing scratches. Mine did not get away from me when it popped out, I caught it, but It did surprise me and I can see it easily happening to someone.

It took me a bit to get the first one out. Once I knew what to expect and how much force to pull with the second was easier. There is no way to push it out from the inside. Also if you need to get them out again it is MUCH easier the second time.

[MCCnGA]

I saw this diagram, but am still unclear as to how to access the bulbs. Here are my questions....

Are the trim nuts behind the hard plastic trim panel or the "fabric" portion of the trunk liner?
What do the triangles mean on the FSM diagram of the filler portion of the light assembly?
My assumption is that on the far left portion of the light assembly (where the dotted circle is) would be just a push point for a mounting point, yes?

[Debonair]

Are the trim nuts behind the hard plastic trim panel or the "fabric" portion of the trunk liner?

They are accessible from inside the trunk if I remember correctly. This pic I found in my collection of the right-rear taillight partially removed seems to confirm this. You can see the trunk liner pulled back.

What do the triangles mean on the FSM diagram of the filler portion of the light assembly?

I believe they are officially referred to as "paws" but really all they are just clips.

My assumption is that on the far left portion of the light assembly (where the dotted circle is) would be just a push point for a mounting point, yes?

Correct. It's a pop-in clip.

[Ilya]

Keep in mind you'll need a resistor or you'll have hyper-blink, if I recall. I plan to eventually install VLeds V3 Triton systems in the front and rear of my car.

[k67p67]

I found that the ABS trim pieces just inboard from the light assemblies are quite difficult to remove without breaking any of the pawls. I have a background in mobile electronics installation and I still broke multiple pawls when removing the trim pieces. Take your time and be patient.