Rear lights in rear lid, removing and installing

Removing: 

• Unclip service cover from trim in rear lid

Fig 1: Rear Lights In Rear Lid Electrical Connection And Nuts

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• Disconnect electrical connection - 2  -.
• Remove nuts - 1  -.
• Remove rear light assembly.

Installing: 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Fig 2: Rear Lights In Rear Lid Washer And Bolt Head

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• Secure washer - 2  - using a glue dot (e.g. Loctite) before inserting onto bolt head - 1  - to prevent them from falling into body.
• Insert washers - 2  - onto bolt head - 1  -.

Fig 3: Rear Lights In Rear Lid Electrical Connection And Nuts

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• Tighten nuts - 1  - according to values in table → Rear lights in rear lid, tightening torques .
• Reconnect electrical connection - 2  -.
• Check gap dimension to body after installing rear light assembly.