63 21 180 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Light (On Side Panel)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Open flap in luggage compartment panel.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove rear light (3) outwards in direction of arrow.

Installation:

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

Make sure sealing frame is correctly seated; replace sealing frame if necessary. See 63 21 101 REPLACING SEALING FRAME FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON SIDE PANEL)

Fig 1: Removing Rear Light

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Replacement:

Remove socket housing for rear light . See 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON SIDE PANEL)

If necessary, remove bulbs . See 63 99 315 REPLACING BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (FROM 03/2005)