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

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing (3) from rear light (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Locking Clip, Socket Housing And Rear Light

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Release nuts (1), for tightening torque refer to 63 21 1AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Remove rear light (2) in outwards direction from side panel (3).

Installation: 

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (2) and side panel (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Nuts, Rear Light And Side Panel

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Installation: 

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Seal And Rear Light

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