63 21 180 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Light (In 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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove flap in luggage compartment panel. See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT
Remove warning triangle

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ. See REAR LIGHT UNIT .

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

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Rear Light With Nut

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Installation:

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

Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated on side panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Sure Seal, Sure Guide And Rear Light

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs. See 63 99 ... Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .