63 21 183 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Light (From 03/2005) (On Rear Lid)

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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 rear trim . See 51 13 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER TRIM (FROM 03/2005) .

Detach trim (1) in area (A) of rear light (2) downwards.

Area (B) of trim (1) remains on vehicle.

Installation:

Ensure trim (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Detaching Trim Of Rear Light

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

NOTE: Secure rear light against falling out.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts

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Unclip rear light (1) and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (2).

Make sure there is a uniform gap (outer) all round for rear lid.

Make sure sealing frame for rear light 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 3: Identifying Rear Light And Clip

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Replacement:

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