63 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (on tailgate)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COMPLETE REAR CENTRE TRIM

Unscrew nuts (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove rear light (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Rear Light And Nuts

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULBS .

If necessary, replace CHROME TRIM .