Rear lights in rear fenders - assembly with bulbs, removing and installing

Removing: 

• Open rear lid and fold aside luggage compartment carpet/trim.

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

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

Installing: 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Fig 2: Rear Lights In Rear Fenders Electrical Connection And Nuts

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• Tighten nuts - 2  - according to values in table → Rear lights in rear fender side panel, tightening torques .

• Check gap dimension to body after installing rear light assembly.