Installing the left and right tail lights on the tailgate

Install the tail light on the trunk lid 

• If necessary, insert convertible top brace (1) into the tailgate from the outside and position it with guides (2).

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Check 

• Check seal (1) and threaded bolt (2) of the tail light for damage.

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Result 

» Seal (1) is damaged.

Measure 

• Replace gasket.

Result 

» Threaded bolt (2) is damaged.

Measure 

• Replace tail light.

• Insert and position tail light (4) in the tailgate.

  Guide tail light (4) under the sealing lip of trim (5) and into clamping claw (3).

• Tighten nut (2) with clamping claw (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tail light at trunk lid
  Clamping claw	tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRIM FOR THE SIDES OF THE REAR WINDOW FRAME TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR STORAGE SHELF .