63 13 150 Removing and installing/replacing complete front left turn signal lamp

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front left wheel trim, refer to 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Release screw (1) on turn signal lamp (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw On Turn Signal Lamp

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Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) on front side panel (3).

Installation:

Make sure front side panel reinforcement plate is correctly seated.

Observe gap dimensions.

Tightening torque 12 N.m.

Raise front side panel (3) slightly and remove front turn signal lamp (4) in direction of travel.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Front Side Panel

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Installation:

Make sure metal nuts (1) are correctly seated.

Replacement:

If necessary, release screw (2) and remove holder (3) from front turn signal lamp (4).

Fig 3: Removing Holder From Front Turn Signal Lamp

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