08/06/2021 13:30:14

Taillight Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 17402102 Correction Code 17402002 Correction Code 17402402 Correction Code 17402302

Choose the appropriate procedure based on the vehicle's configuration:

Vehicles With Single Phase, Non-Motorized Charge Port

Correction Code 17402102

Special tool required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
1054190-00-A Feeler Gauges

Removal

  1. Open the charge port.
  2. Remove the rear trunk side trim. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the nuts that attach the taillight assembly to the rear quarter panel (torque 3 Nm).
  4. Disconnect the taillight harness.
    1. From inside the vehicle, release the taillight harness clip.
    2. From outside the vehicle, carefully rotate the taillight out as far as possible.
    3. Reach behind the taillight and disconnect the harness.
  5. Remove the taillight assembly.

Installation

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

Insert a plastic 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of the taillight. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten the nuts in the order shown (torque 3.5 Nm).

Vehicles With Single Phase, Motorized Charge Port

Correction Code 17402002

Special tool required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
1054190-00-A Feeler Gauges

Removal

  1. Remove the charge port. See Charge Port - Single Phase - Motorized (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the 2 butyl patches to expose the rear nuts that secure the LH taillight.
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    Note
    If necessary, replace the butyl patches.
  3. Release the 3 nuts that attach the LH taillight to the body (torque 3.5 Nm).
  4. Working from outside the vehicle, rotate the taillight towards the front of the vehicle to expose the taillight harness. Disconnect this harness and remove the taillight.

Installation

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

  • Insert a plastic 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of the taillight. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten the nuts in the order shown (torque 3.5 Nm).

  • It is not necessary to update the vehicle firmware.

Vehicles With 3 Phase, Non-Motorized Charge Port

Correction Code 17402402

Special tool required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
1054190-00-A Feeler Gauges

Removal

  1. Remove the LH trunk trim. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect the harness that connects the taillight to the charge port.
  3. Remove the grounding bracket by releasing the nut that secures it to the body (torque 6 Nm).
  4. Remove the cover from the cable connector by using a trim tool or similar non-conductive tool to bend the 3 tabs that secure the cover to the cable connector.
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    Note
    The locations of the tabs are marked by arrows on the face of the cover.
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    CAUTION
    Do not lose or damage the magnet on the outboard side of the cable connector.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts that attach the cable connector to the charge port in the order shown (torque 4 Nm). Remove the cable connector from the charge port.
  6. If equipped, remove the butyl patches to expose the rear nuts that secure the LH taillight.
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    Note
    If necessary, replace the butyl patches.
  7. Remove the nuts that attach the taillight assembly to the quarter panel (torque 3 Nm).

Installation

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

Insert a plastic 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of the taillight. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten the nuts in the order shown (torque 3 Nm).

Vehicles With 3 Phase, Motorized Charge Port

Correction Code 17402302

Special tool required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
1054190-00-A Feeler Gauges

Removal

  1. Remove the charge port. See Charge Port - 3 Phase (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect the harness from the charge port door.
  3. If equipped, remove the butyl patches to expose the rear nuts that secure the LH taillight.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    If necessary, replace the butyl patches.
  4. Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the taillight assembly to the quarter panel (torque 3 Nm).

Installation

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

Insert a plastic 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of the taillight. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten the nuts in the order shown (torque 3 Nm).