63 31 175 Removing and installing/replacing door handle light on left or right rear door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Rear Door Trim Panel
• Remove Sound Insulation In Rear Door
• Remove Cover On Outside Handle
• Remove Door Lock On Rear Door

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2) from carrier for outside door handle (3).

Raise outside door handle (4) slightly and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness, Out Side Door Handle Carrier And Out Side Door Handle

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Installation: 

Make sure door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) of door handle light (1) must be seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle Light, Outside Door Handle Carrier And Guides

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Installation: 

Make sure wiring harness (1) is laid correctly.

Wiring harness holders (2) must not be damaged.

Replacement: 

Do not undo loop (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness, Cable Loop And Wiring Harness Holders

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