2023-10-10

Taillight Assembly - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction Code 17402001

  • 2023-10-10: Added a reference to the ECE charge port assembly guidance.

Removal

  1. Remove the charge port assembly. See GUID-825F3C19-731A-44D3-8F45-2312B76B090C.html for SAE or GUID-221F42C0-E801-473D-A695-E21F91E2B3DA.html for ECE.
  2. Pull the NVH padding away from the taillight to expose the fasteners and electrical connectors.
  3. Remove the nuts (x3) and bolt that secure the LH taillight to the body (torque 2.5 Nm).
  4. Working from outside the vehicle, rotate the taillight towards the front of the vehicle expose the taillight harness. Disconnect this harness and remove the taillight.
  5. Place the taillight on a soft, clean surface.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Prior to installing the components that were removed for access, insert a 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of the taillight. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten the nuts (x3) and bolt (torque 2.5 Nm).
    Feeler gauge inserted
  2. Ensure proper operation of the taillight.