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Installing tail light holder

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NOTE: An assembly aid is moulded on the tail light holder. This assembly aid is broken off after the holder is adjusted and fastened.
  1. Install holder and close the engine compartment lid. The assembly aid must touch the body and the engine compartment lid (see arrows).
    Fig 1: Installing Tail Light Holder
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  2. Fasten the holder and break off the assembly aid.
  3. Install the tail light and check the gap dimension (3 mm) using a star gauge. If necessary, remove the tail light again and carry out fine adjustment on the holder. Gap dimension and star gauge: see DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
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