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Tail Lamps in Side Panel







Tail Lamps in Side Panel

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the key.

Removing

The illustrations show removing and installing on the right side. The procedure for removal and installation on the left side is the same.

- Remove the service cover - 1 - from the side trim panel.






- Pull the primary connector - arrow - and disconnect the connector.






- Remove the screw - 1 - and pull the tail lamp assembly out of the side panel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Connect the connector so that it clicks into the place the then install the primary connector.

- Insert the tail lamp housing into the guide in the side panel => [ (Item 2) Guide On The Side Panel ] Side Panel Tail Lamps Overview.

- Push the tail lamp housing downward so that it comes in contact with the opening.

- Tighten the bolt to the tightening specification given in the overview. Refer to => [ Side Panel Tail Lamps Overview ] Side Panel Tail Lamps Overview.

- Check the gap dimensions between the tail lamp assembly and the body after installing the tail lamp assembly.