Remove/Install Taillamp Unit On Liftgate - AR82.10-P-4926LWG

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Model 253

MODIFICATION NOTES

01.07.2016

Work procedure changed.

Fig 1: Taillamp Unit On Liftgate Components Location - Model 253.9

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Model 253.9, shown on left side of vehicle

Fig 2: Taillamp Unit On Liftgate Components Location - Model 253.3

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Model 253.3, shown on right side of vehicle

	Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing	Model 253 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS) with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO)	AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Remove center liftgate paneling		AR72.20-P-6618LWS
2	Disconnect electrical connection (2)
3	Remove cover (5)	Model 253.3
4	Unscrew nut (6)	Model 253.3
5	Loosen nut (3)
6	Push together bracket (4) and remove inner left rear lamp unit (E3/1) or inner right rear lamp unit (E4/1) from liftgate (1) towards the outside
	Install
7	Insert inner left rear lamp unit (E3/1) or inner right rear lamp unit (E4/1) with bracket (4) into liftgate (1)	Do not apply pressure to the lens of the inner left rear lamp unit (E3/1) or the inner right rear lamp unit (E4/1). Otherwise cracks could form. Check bracket (4) is correctly seated on inner edge of liftgate (1). Model 253.9 Ensure that the inner left rear lamp unit (E3/1) or the inner right rear lamp unit (E4/1) is seated correctly (arrow A).
8	Tighten nut (3)
9	Tighten nut (6)	Model 253.3
10	Mount cover (5)	Model 253.3
11	Connect electrical connector (2)
12	Install center liftgate paneling		AR72.20-P-6618LWS