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) .

Release rotary clip (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Rotary Clip

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

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.

Observe tightening sequence, first inside then outside.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Light Nuts

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULBS .