63 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (on tailgate)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove COMPLETE REAR CENTER TRIM

Unscrew nuts (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove rear light (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Plug Connection

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Replacement: 

If necessary, remove BULBS .

If necessary, replace CHROME TRIM .