Removing and installing (replacing) left rear light (on tailgate) (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Remove service cap (1) from tailgate trim panel (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Ensure that service cap (1) is correctly seated on tailgate trim panel (2).

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Installation note:

Latch mechanism (1) and guides (2) on service cap (3) must not be missing or damaged.

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut from threaded bolt (2) and remove retaining bracket.

Tightening torque 63 21 2AZ .

Press on threaded bolt (2) to release rear light from tailgate.

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Feed out rear light (1) in direction of arrow toward the rear.

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Installation note:

Attach retaining bracket with nut; when doing so, only screw on the nut to the point where the threaded bolt and nut are flush.

Following parts on rear light

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The guides (2) must be fed into the appropriate recesses in the tailgate.

Installation note:

First insert rear light (1) with the retaining tab in the appropriate recess of tailgate (2).

Align rear light (1) until guides align with the associated recesses of the tailgate (2).

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Do no push or strike rear light (1) with force to install it in the tailgate (2)!

If properly aligned, rear light (1) slides effortlessly into its end position.

Installation note:

Carefully press rear light (1) towards center of vehicle until guides are fed into the associated recesses of the tailgate (2).

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Make sure rear light (1) is correctly seated in tailgate (2).

Make sure retaining bracket is fitted correctly on tailgate (2).

Make sure plug connections are correctly seated.

Tighten nut on retaining bracket.

Tightening torque 63 21 2AZ .

Replacement:

Convert BULBS if necessary.