Rear light housing, alignment

Longitudinal adjustment 

• Remove rear light housing. Refer to Rear light housing and bulb holder, removing and installing  .

Fig 1: Locating Adjuster Screws

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• Gradually alter length of adjusters -1... 3-.
• Temporarily fit rear light housing to check adjustment. Housing must be flush with body contour.
• If alignment is OK, reinstall rear light. Refer to Rear light housing and bulb holder, removing and installing  .

Height adjustment 

Fig 2: Knurled Fasteners And Nut

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• Loosen knurled fasteners -2- and -3- by approx. 2 turns.
• Loosen nut -1- approx. 1 turn and move rear light upwards or downwards in order to achieve equal gaps with rear lid and rear trim.
• If alignment is OK, tighten all fasteners.

Tightening torques