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# Alpharex LUXX-Series Tail Light

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*The demo car is a Tesla Model S 2017 with Premium Package (Power Liftgate), Ultra High-field Sound Option, EU standard Motorized Charge Port. It may be a little bit different from your car depending your car option and model year.*
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## Packing List

1. Left Inner Tail Light x 1
2. Left Outer Tail Light x 1
3. Right Inner Tail Light x 1
4. Right Outer Tail Light x 1
5. Gloss Black Center Applique x 1
6. Light Extension Wire x 2
7. Rear Fog & Reverse Light Wire Harness x 1 (For non-North America Version)
8. Brake Wire Harness x 1 (For North America Version)

## Tools

1. 8mm Hex Socket
2. T-20 Screwdriver
3. T-30 Screwdriver
4. Small Flat Head Screwdriver
5. Fishing Tape

## Installation

### Step 1 - Removing trunk lid panels

First, remove the cup holders on the trunk lid panel. Disconnect the trunk closing button connector if you have power liftgate option.

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Remove the 3 trim pieces as shown in the following photo.

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Unscrew the 2 T-20 screws on both sides of the trunk lid cover.

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Gently take off the trunk lid cover. There are 1-4 connectors for speakers and LED light, depending your model year and audio options. Disconnect all of them in order to take out the cover.

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### Step 2 - Remove and replace the applique

Use some tapes to protect the inner tail lights.

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Use a plier, pry tool or fishing line to detach the tape behind the applique.&#x20;

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Take out the center trim piece.

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Install the provided gloss black center trim piece.

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### Step 3 - Remove and replace inner tail lights

Disconnect the tail light connector.

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Unscrew the 4 8mm nuts to remove the original tail lights.

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Install the new inner lights. Align the light and tighted with the 4 8mm nuts.

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### Step 4a - Install brake light wire harness (For North America version)

Disconnect the vehicle’s third brake light connection.

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Connect the connectors to the vehicle’s third brake light connection, then route the wire harness to each side of the inner tail light assembly location.

<figure><img src="https://aws.alpharexusa.com/installation/uploads/20240702143207/DSC03404-scaled.jpg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4b - Install rear fog & reverse light wire harness (For non-North America version)

The tail light is applicable to both LHD and RHD cars. You should find two set of connectors with blue-white wires but in different orders.

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Here is an illustration for the wire connection.

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**For LHD cars (Reverse Light on the Right Side):**

* Connect L1 to L3
* Connect R2 to R3
* Connect L2 to R1 (with the extra cable)

**For RHD cars (Reverse Light on the Left Side):**

* Connect L2 to L3
* Connect R1 to R3
* Connect L1 to R2 (with the extra cable)

### Step 5 - Remove and replace the outer tail lights

Remove the plastic trim covers from the trunk cargo space.

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Remove the screws on both sides of the trunk cargo plastic cover panels.

<figure><img src="https://aws.alpharexusa.com/installation/uploads/20240702143200/DSC03642-scaled.jpg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Use some masking tapes to protect the paints before replacing the tail lights.

<figure><img src="/files/p7V8pgGCew6Z9bqCTdMU" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Remove the cover for the charge port. Make sure the magnet is still attached to the cover. Otherwise the charge port will not work after reinstalling everything.

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Unscrew the 3 T-30 screws. Just leave them hanging there. Disconnect the charge port light connector (if any).

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Unscrew the 4 T-30 screws that hold the charge port bracket.

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The charge port can be taken out now. Jiggle and take out the center part first and then the bracket.

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If you have a motorized charge port, you also need to disconnect the charge port door connector.

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Now remove the 4 8mm nuts that hold the tail lights.

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Slide out the tail light gently.

<figure><img src="/files/dZgMnBmPdd5jCYVeC9e0" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Remove the 3 T-20 screws that hold the panel or charge port door on the old tail lights and transfer them to the new tail lights.

<figure><img src="/files/9eCtqwQ72fJW30DBG0EW" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 6 - Run the light extension wire harness

Run the wire from outer left to inner left light; from outer right to inner right light.

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Here is the wiring diagram for the 2 wires.

<figure><img src="https://aws.alpharexusa.com/installation/uploads/20240702143204/extension-wiring-harness-diagram-scaled.jpg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 7 - Set the animation

There are 2 green wires on each lights. They are used to turn on or off the animation on each light.

With the green wires connected:

* Tail light boot animation is set to OFF
* Sequential turn signal is set to OFF

With the green wires disconnected:

* Tail light boot animation is set to ON
* Sequential turn signal is set to ON

<figure><img src="/files/qCwm4PKWu2jaUYVD3Lk8" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 8 - Finishing Up

Tidy up all wires and trim pieces, install them in reverse procedures. Now test all the lighting effects and see if they are working properly.
