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 rooflining (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Brake Light Retaining Clips

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Auxiliary Brake Light Locators And Clips

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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

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