Install both tail lights on the trunk lid

Check 

• Check the seal (1) and the snap-in hook (2) of the rear light (3) for damage.

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  Result 

  » The seal (1) or snap-in hook (2) is damaged.

  Measure

  • Replace the tail light (3).

  Parts:  Tail lamp

• Insert the tail light (1) from the outside into the trunk lid until the retaining lugs (2) lock.

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• Tighten the nuts (1) on the tail light (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Tail light at trunk lid
  M5 nut	Tightening torque	2.3 Nm

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• Connect and lock the connector (1) to the tail light (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to MOUNTING BOTH TRIMS FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TRUNK LID COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRUNK LID LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .