63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side panel)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .

Remove luggage compartment lid (1).

If necessary unfasten plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Lid

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Carefully pull out expanding rivets.(1)

Remove bottom water drain cover (2).

Installation:

Expanding rivets (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Water Drain Cover And Expanding Rivets

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 63 21 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 63 21 3AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts

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Remove left rear light (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Left Rear Light

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Installation:

Make sure sealing frame (1) for tail light (2) is correctly seated.

If necessary, replace SEALING FRAME (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Sealing Frame And Rear Light

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