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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: 

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Rear Light With Nut
G04792522Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).

Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated on side panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Sure Seal, Sure Guide And Rear Light
G04792523Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove bulbs. See 63 99 ... Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .