63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (inside panel)

Remove socket housing for rear light.

Saloon/Sedan, CoupeA and Convertible:

Detach luggage compartment wheel arch liner in rear area. Release nuts and remove rear light towards outside.

CoupeA and convertible only:

Replacement:

Convert side trim on rear light (inside).

Fig 1: Removing Socket Housing For Rear Light

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touring:

Unscrew nut (1).

Release nuts (2) slightly and remove rear light (3) towards outside.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Light Towards Outside

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All:

Installation:

Make sure rear light seal is correctly seated, replace if necessary.

Make sure there is a uniform gap all round between outer rear light and side panel.