63 21 183 Removing and refitting/replacing left or right rear light as fitted from 03/2010 (on tailgate)

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00 9 318. See ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

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 luggage compartment light. See 63 31 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Light

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect. Slacken nut (2) until clamping claw (3) can be routed past tailgate (4). Tightening torque, see 63 21 3AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Fig 1: Slacken Nut (2) Until Clamping Claw (3) Can Be Routed Past Tailgate

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Installation note: Make sure clamping claw (3) is correctly seated on tailgate (4).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Tape off tailgate with suitable protective film (1).

Lever out rear light (2) with special tool 00 9 318 in direction of arrow.

Installation note: Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (2) and tailgate.

Fig 2: Make Sure Gap Is Uniform All Round Between Rear Light (2) And Tailgate

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Installation note: Position tabs (1) of rear light exactly over side edge of tailgate.

Make sure sealing frame (2) is correctly seated. If necessary, replace sealing frame (2).

Fig 3: Make Sure Sealing Frame (2) Is Correctly Seated

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