Tail Lamps, Adjusting

NOTE:

On vehicles from 11.05, an adjustment element is installed which can be used to adjust the flush dimension to the bumper cover. On vehicles before 11.05, this adjustment is not possible.

-- If the taillamp does not sit flush as shown in the illustration, it can be adjusted with the adjusting element. An adjustment of +/- 2 mm is possible.

Fig 1: Taillamp Sitting Flush

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-- Press side trim -1- to side in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 2: Press Side Trim To Side

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-- Loosen nuts -1- on taillamp in side panel.

Fig 3: Taillamp Assembly In Side Panel Mounting Nuts

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-- Rotate the adjusting element -arrow- in the corresponding direction until the flush dimension between the tail lamp and bumper cover is correct.

Fig 4: Locating Adjusting Element

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-- Tighten the mounting nuts -1- to the specification shown in TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS, TAIL LAMPS IN SIDE PANEL .

Fig 5: Taillamp Assembly In Side Panel Mounting Nuts

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