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

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Remove plugs (1) and release the nuts below them on the rear light.

Tightening torque 63 21 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plugs

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Pull out rear light (1) slightly in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rear Light

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove rear light.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Seals (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Seals And Guide

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Installation note:

Rear light guide (1) must be correctly engaged in bush (2) when installed.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Light Guide And Bush

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