Installing adjustable tail light carrier: VW Touareg I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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• Place a spacer in the centre of the retaining plate and mark diameters (G) and (H).
• If necessary, overhangs on sides (x) of plastic clip nut may be shortened in clip receptacle. This increases the adjustment range.

📋 Procedure

1. Place a spacer in the centre of the retaining plate and mark diameters (G) and (H).
2. Using a centre bit, drill holes (G) = 8 mm and (H) = 22 mm.
3. Take the necessary anti-corrosion measures Allgemeine HinweiseAnti-corrosion measures; Corrosion prevention.
4. Place clip receptacle with plastic clip nut behind support plate.
5. Fit spacers underneath as required, press on threaded plate with inner thread behind body panel and screw in securing bolts such that carrier can still be moved .

6. Centrally position carrier.
7. Tighten securing bolts to specified torques .
8. Install tail light .
9. Check shut lines/gaps .
10. If necessary, remove tail light again, reposition bulb carrier or adjust using spacers. [Note: If necessary, overhangs on sides (x) of plastic clip nut may be shortened in clip receptacle. This increases the adjustment range.]

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