Installing the tail light on the left and right side panels

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Install the tail light on the side panel

Check

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The thread is a left-hand thread.

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

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).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Tail light to side panel
Nut	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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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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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Tail light to side panel
Screw	tightening torque	3.6 Nm

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Follow-up work