63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. Refer to 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL and 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release nuts (2) and remove exterior rear light (3).
Installation:
Observe tightening sequence for 4 retaining nuts.
Tightening torque, refer to 63 21 1AZ in LIGHTS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .
NOTE:
Gap dimension to body side panel is established by means of retaining nut (4).
Avoid twisting rear light when screwing down.
Installation:
Make sure rear light seal (1) is correctly seated, replace if necessary.
Buffer stop (3) of rear light (2) must be fitted.
Replacement:
- If necessary, replace socket housing for rear light. Refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT .