63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim. See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Build date up to 09/2007:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Feed rear light (3) in direction of arrow out of bumper trim (4) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Light Components

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Installation:

Plastic lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Make sure electrical leads (2) are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Lugs And Electrical Leads

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Build date after 09/2007:

Disconnect plug connection (1). Release screws (4). Tightening torque 1.5 Nm. Unlock retaining lug (5) and rear light (2) in direction of arrow from bumper trim (3).

Installation: Retaining lug (5) must not be damaged or missing. Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Light (Build Date After 09/2007)

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