63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side panel)
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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 trim , see 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ , see 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .
Remove rear light (3) in direction of arrow from side panel (4).
Remove socket housing , see 63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (on side panel) .
Installation:
Check sealing frame for rear light for damage and replace if necessary, see 63 21 101 Replacing sealing frame for left or right rear light (on side panel) .
Make sure guide (5) of rear light (3) is correctly seated on mounting (6) for side panel (4).
Make sure gap (outer) is uniform all round between rear light (3) and side panel (4).