63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove 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, Plug Connection And Spray Nozzle

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