63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side panel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim, refer to 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut (2), tightening torque 2.5 N.m.

Release screws (3), tightening torque 1.5 N.m.

Remove rear light (4) in outwards direction from side panel (5).

Installation:

If necessary, adjust rear light (4) to fit by way of adjusting elements (6).

Observe gap dimensions.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Light In Outwards Direction From Side Panel

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Installation:

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

Guides (3) of rear light (2) must be visible.

Fig 2: Making Sure Rear Light Seal Is Correctly Seated

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