LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB


    1. Install the license plate light bulb to the license plate light socket.

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      Turn the license plate light socket with the license plate light bulb in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and install them as a unit.

  2. INSTALL LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the license plate light assembly.

    2. Connect the connector.

  3. INSTALL BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 String
      *2 Double-sided Tape
      *3 Center line

      Wind double-sided tape around a string as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      The string is used to prevent the edge of the No. 2 back window lower moulding from being tucked under the back door outside garnish sub-assembly during installation.

      Standard Dimension
      a 1600.0 mm (62.992 in.)
      b 50.0 to 75.0 mm (1.969 to 2.953 in.)
      c 30.0 mm (1.181 in.)
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 String
      *2 Double-sided Tape
      *3 No. 2 back window lower moulding
      *4 Tape

      Lift the ends of the No. 2 back window molding lower, and attach each end to the back door glass with tape.

      Standard Dimension
      a 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)

    3. Make a loop in the center of the string, and attach it to the back of the No. 2 back window lower moulding with the double-sided tape on the string.

    4. Attach the loop and ends of the string to the back door glass with tape as shown in the illustration.

    5. Install the 4 new gaskets to the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.

    6. Install 11 new clips (back door outside garnish clip) to the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.

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      Engage the 11 clips to install the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the string does not get pulled out from the back of the No. 2 back window molding lower.

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      Install the 4 nuts.

    9. Apply soapy water to the No. 2 back window molding lower.

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      Remove the string by slowly pulling out toward each end from the center toward the sides of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the No. 2 back window lower moulding.

    11. Check that the No. 2 back window molding lower is not pinched between the back door and the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.

    12. Remove the tape.

  4. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY


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      Engage the 11 clips and 2 claws to install the back door panel trim assembly.