63 13 200 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right side repeaters (late version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open engine compartment lid

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Protect the working area around the side repeater (1) with yellow plastic adhesive tape from damage.

Carefully loosen the side repeaters (1) in marked adhesive area with special tool 00 9 323. Do not damage the alignment pin (2).

Fig 1: Loosening Side Repeaters

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Carefully pull the side repeater (1) from the side wall in the area of the alignment pin (2). Push the side repeater (1) forward in the direction of the arrow to loosen latch mechanisms (3) on the back. Feed the side repeater (1) out of the sidewall and disconnect the plug connection behind it. Remove side repeater (1).

Fig 2: Removing Side Repeaters

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If reusing: Remove adhesive residue from the removed side repeater (3) and front side panel. Apply suitable double-sided adhesive tape (e.g 3M type 5673) to the marked area (4) of the side repeater (3).

Replacement: If necessary, remove adhesive residue from the front side panel.

Fig 3: Checking Alignment Pin And Latch Mechanisms

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Installation note: Alignment pin (1) and latch mechanisms (2) on the side repeater (3) must not be damaged or missing. First, feed the side repeater (3) into the front side panel, align it and then press it on overall.