Parts of the body, internal, sealing (S40 (-04)/V40)

Fig 1: Rubber Seal At Tail Lamp

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Remove the tail lamp following:

S40 (-04)  , see Replacing tail lamps (4 door) (-2000) or Replacing the tail lamp assembly (2001-).

Check that the rubber seal at the tail lamp is properly fitted. The rubber seal must sit over the mounting pins and must be in contact with the raised edge of the tail lamp.

Remove the bumper, see Removing/Installing Rear Bumper  (-2000) or The rear bumper (2001-).

Fig 2: Applying Sealing Putty To Internal Seam

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Clean the inside of the panel. Allow the panel to dry.

Apply sealing putty (P/N 1161651) to the internal seam all the way out toward the outer end plate.

Brush on the sealing putty to make sure it is in the correct spot. Use a small brush. Wipe off any excess sealing putty.

Apply the original paint colour after the sealing putty has hardened.

Continue following Seams, Check (S40 (-04)/V40) .