High Mount Stop Light Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reverse removal procedure noting the following point.

CAUTION: Reinstalling high mount stop light with missing or damaged gasket (1) may cause water leakage. Replace light having defective gasket with new one.

Fig 1: Identifying High Mount Stop Light Gasket

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Tighten high mount stop light nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

High mount stop light nut (a): 6.0 N.m (0.61 kg-m, 4.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying High Mount Stop Light Nuts
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