63 21 183 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Light (Up To 03/2005) (On Rear Lid)

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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 complete rear center trim . See 51 13 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER TRIM (UP TO 03/2005)

Unclip rear light (1) and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Faulty Clips And Rear Light

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs . See 63 99 315 REPLACING BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (FROM 03/2005)