63 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove LEFT LOADING EDGE END COVER
Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Vehicles up to 10/2011 (rear light, previous version):
Release nuts (1) and (2).
Vehicles from 10/2011 (rear light, new version):
Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .
- Seal opening for attachment point (2) with adhesive film.
- Replace rubber grommets in side wall.
- Observe the installation notes below without fail!
Remove rear light (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
On vehicles with production date up to 05/09/2013 , adhesive tape (1) is stuck on bumper guide (2) between bumper panel and rear light.
When replacing the rear light, a check must be made of whether adhesive tape (1) is present on the bottom of the new light:
- If yes , remove adhesive tape (2) from bumper guide (3).
- If no , attach adhesive tape (2) to bumper guide (3) as illustrated; adhesive tape (2) is not to protruded on bumper guide (3).
Installation note:
Make sure sealing frame (2) is seated exactly.
Make sure guides (3) of rear light are correctly seated in associated mountings.
Make sure there is a uniform gap dimension (outer) all round for the rear light.
Pay attention to gap dimensions at points (4).
If necessary, adjust rear light by twisting the threaded pins (1).
Replacement:
- Replace SEALING FRAME FOR REAR LIGHT
- Remove SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT