Install the tail light on the side panel

Check 

• Both adjusting elements (1) on the rear light (2) must be in the screwed in position.

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Result 

» Adjusting elements (1) are not in the screwed in position.

Measure

• Screw in adjusting elements (1) counterclockwise.

• Connect the connector (1) to the tail light on the side panel (2).

  The connector (1) must engage audibly.

• Lock the lock in arrow direction (3).

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• Position rear light (2) on the side panel (1).

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• Position the nut (1).

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• Position tail light on the side panel (1) toward the front - at top.
• Move the contact surfaces (2) of the tail light on the side panel (1) upwards to contact.
• Hold the tail light on the side panel (1) in position.

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• Tighten the nut (1).

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• Position screws (3).
• Align the tail light on the side panel (1) to the connection line (2).

  The alignment is made via the threaded inserts (4) on the rear light on the side panel (2).

• If applicable, correct the position of the rear light on the side panel (1) by twisting the threaded inserts (4).
• Tighten the screws (3).

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• Clip in the cover of water channel (1).

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Follow-up work 

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