63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM on left side panel.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove rear light (3) towards outside.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Rear Light With Nuts

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Installation:

Observe tightening sequence for 4 retaining nuts.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

NOTE: Gap dimension to body side panel is established by means of retaining nut (4).

Avoid twisting rear light when screwing down.

Fig 2: Retaining Nuts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Installation:

Make sure rear light seal (1) is correctly seated, replace if necessary.

Buffer stop (3) of rear light (2) must be fitted.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light Seal, Stop And Rear Light

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Replacement:

If necessary, replace SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT .