63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (on rear lid)

Necessary preliminary tasks

Carefully lever out clip (1) from rear light trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Light Trim And Mounting Clip

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 63 21 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts

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Remove rear light (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Light

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Replacement:

If necessary, replace REAR LIGHT TRIM .