63 25 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Auxiliary Brake Light

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear spoiler. See 51 71 412 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SPOILER

Release screws (1).

Lift auxiliary brake light (2) in direction of arrow from rear spoiler.

Fig 1: Lifting Auxiliary Brake Light

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip spray nozzle (2) from auxiliary brake light (3).

Remove auxiliary brake light (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Auxiliary Brake Light And Plug Connection

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