63 25 000 Removing and installing/renewing auxiliary brake light

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Remove supplementary brake light cover (1) in direction of arrow from molded roofliner (2).

Fig 1: Removing Supplementary Brake Light Cover

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover is correctly seated on supplementary brake light (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Supplementary Brake Light And Guides

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

If necessary, unclip plug connections (2) on supplementary brake light (4).

Unlock slide (3) on both sides and remove supplementary brake light (4) in direction of arrow from rear window (5).

Installation:

Make sure supplementary brake light (4) is correctly positioned in rear window (5).

Fig 3: Removing Supplementary Brake Light From Rear Window

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