Installing the tail light on the left and right side panels

Installing the tail light on the side panel 

Check 

• Check the seal (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
• Check threaded inserts (2) for damage.

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  Result 

  » The threaded insert is damaged.

  Measure

  • Replace the rear light on the side panel.

  Parts:  Tail lamp

• Connect and lock connector (2) of tail light (1) on the side panel.

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• Install tail light (1) on the side panel.

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Tighten nuts (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Side panel tail light to body
  hexagon nut M5	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .