Install both tail lights on the side panel

Install the tail light on the side panel 

• Check the seals (1) for damage; replace if necessary.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Careless handling of tools and sharpened components  .
  Scratches, surface damage  .

  • Protect working area.
  • Handle tools and components carefully.

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• Connect connectors (2) and lock.

  The connector must engage audibly.

• Position the tail light (1).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Tail light to side panel
  M6x16	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

• Align the tail light (3) so that the tail light (3) is flush with the vertical edge of the bumper cover.
• Replace nuts (2).

  Parts:  Nut

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• Tighten nuts (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Tail light to side panel
  Nut M6 Replace nut.	tightening torque	2.5 Nm

• Position the cover (1) of water channel and secure with the clip (2).

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• Position the holder (3) of the warning triangle (1) and tighten the screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Warning triangle holder
  screw	Tightening torque	2.7 Nm

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• Install the warning triangle (1).

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .