Install both tail lights on the side panel

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 .