63 21 180 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Light (In Side Panel)
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel. See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT
- Remove warning triangle
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ. See REAR LIGHT UNIT .
Remove rear light (3) in outwards direction from side panel.
Installation:
Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (3) and side panel.
Installation:
Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).
Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated on side panel.
Replacement:
If necessary, remove bulbs. See 63 99 ... Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .