63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

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Unclip cover for auxiliary brake light (1) at points (2) and feed out sideways in direction of arrow.

Remove cover for auxiliary brake light (1) from molded roofliner (3).

Fig 1: Unclip Cover For Auxiliary Brake Light (1) At Points (2) And Feed Out Sideways In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Clips (1) and locators (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Auxiliary Brake Light With Clips And Locators

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

If necessary, unclip plug connections (2) on auxiliary brake light (4).

Unlock slide (3) on both sides and remove auxiliary brake light (4) in direction of arrow from rear window (5).

Installation:

Make sure auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly positioned in rear window (5).

Fig 3: Removing Auxiliary Brake Light From Rear Window

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