63 21 186 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Light (On Centre Of Rear Lid)

Lever out covers (1) at bottom and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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NOTE:

Releasing rear light is shown on left side.

Releasing rear light on right side is done in same way.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cover Retaining Points

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NOTE:

Secure rear light against falling out.

Lower luggage compartment lid.

Fig 3: Identifying OC3 Mat And Trim Wires

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NOTE:

If necessary, secure shims under rear light (1) against falling out.

Pull out rear light (1) slightly in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove rear light (1).

Installation:

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (1) and luggage compartment lid (2).

Make sure sealing frame for rear light is correctly seated; REPLACE if necessary.

WARNING:

Replacement: