Install both tail lights on the side panel

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Installing the rear light on the side panel

Make sure that the guides (1) on the rear light are not damaged or missing.

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Connect connectors (2) and lock.
Attach the cable in the guide (1) .

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Position the rear light (1) in the side panel.
Make sure the rear light (1) is fitted correctly in the guides (2) .

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Replace the nuts (1) on the rear light (2) .
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Side panel rear light to body
Combination hexagon nut Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	2.8 Nm

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Pull off the plastic adhesive tape from the body in the area (1) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR THE WATER GUTTER .