63 21 183 Removing and refitting/replacing left or right rear light as fitted from 03/2010 (on tailgate)

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken nut (2) until clamping claw (3) can be routed past tailgate (4).

Tightening torque 63 21 3AZ .

Installation note:

Make sure clamping claw (3) is correctly seated on tailgate (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate, Plug Connection, Nut And Clamping Claw

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Tape off tailgate with suitable protective film (1).

Lever out rear light (2) with special tool 00 9 318 in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (2) and tailgate.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Light Using Special Tool (00 9 318)

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Installation note:

Position tabs (1) of rear light exactly over side edge of tailgate.

Make sure sealing frame (2) is correctly seated.

If necessary, replace SEALING FRAME (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Frame And Tabs

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULBS .