63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. See TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL or TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release nuts (2) and remove rear light (3) towards outside.
Installation:
Observe tightening sequence for 4 retaining nuts.
Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .
NOTE:
Gap dimension to body side panel is established by means of retaining nut (4).
Avoid twisting rear light when screwing down.
Installation:
Make sure rear light seal (1) is correctly seated, replace if necessary.
Buffer stop (3) of rear light (2) must be fitted.
Replacement:
- If necessary, replace SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT .