High-Mounted Brake Lamp, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- If necessary remove any adhesive residue present from the two-sided seal with the : VAS6349 and the adhesive remover (refer to the Parts Information).

The adhesive surface must be free of dust and grease.

-- Install the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25- immediately after cleaning.

-- Remove the protective film on the seal from the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25- immediately before the assembly.

-- Insert the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25- into the opening in the rear lid and lightly press on it.

-- Carefully open the rear lid.

-- Using the :T10538 , pull the retainers -2- on the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25- -1- all the way in the direction of the -arrow A-.

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The retainers -2- must engage with the second tab on the plate -arrow B-.

-- Check the functionality of the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25-.