Install the control unit for the contactless trunk opening

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Position control unit (2) and clip into latch mechanism (arrow).
Insert and connect the connector (1).

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Position brace for the rear bumper (2) on the support.
Install the expanding rivet (1).

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Clip in the cable clips (2) on the inside of the brace for the rear bumper (3).
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear bumper cover mount to support for rear bumper
Hexagon screw for thermoplastic	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM IN THE WATER CHANNEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .