63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

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Detach cover for auxiliary brake light (1) on both sides in direction of arrow and unclip at points (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Cover For Auxiliary Brake Light On Both Sides

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Feed cover for auxiliary brake light (1) in direction of arrow out of molded roofliner (3) and remove.

Installation:

Retaining bar (1), clips (2) and guides (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Seating Auxiliary Brake Light

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock slide (2) on both sides and remove auxiliary brake lights (3) in direction of arrow from rear window (4).

Fig 3: Removing Auxiliary Brake Light

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Installation:

Make sure auxiliary brake light (3) is correctly positioned in rear window (4).