Installing the trunk lid handle

• Version up to 03.19:  Install tailgate handle strip (1) and clip into clips (2).

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• Tighten nuts (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Trunk lid handle
  Nut	Tightening torque	4.4 Nm

• Connect the plug connection (1).

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• Version as of 03.19:  Install tailgate handle strip (3) together with rear light.
• Tighten nuts (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Trunk lid handle
  Nut	Tightening torque	4.4 Nm

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR VIEW CAMERA .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM STRIP TO THE CENTER OF THE TRUNK LID .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .