63 21 101 Replacing sealing frame for left or right rear light (on side panel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left or right rear light, refer to 63 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON SIDE PANEL)

Detach sealing frame for rear light (1) in direction of arrow from rear light (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Sealing Frame

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Installation:

Sealing frame (1) is centered by way of openings for threaded pins (3).

Make sure sealing frame (1) is correctly bonded all round on rear light (2).