63 21 240 Removing and installing (replacing) left rear light (on tailgate)

Release expanding rivet (1) and trim panel (2) in area (A).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut from threaded bolt (2) and remove retaining bracket (3).

Tightening torque, refer to: 61 21 1AZ .

Press on threaded bolt (2) to release rear light from tailgate.

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Feed out rear light (1) in direction of arrow toward the rear.

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Installation note: 

Attach retaining bracket with nut; when doing so, only screw on the nut to the point where the threaded bolt and nut are flush.

Following parts on rear light (1) must not be missing or damaged:

1. (2) Guides
2. (3) Threaded bolt/nut/retaining bracket
3. (4) Retaining tab
4. (5) Seal

The guides (2) must be fed into the appropriate recesses in the tailgate.

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Installation note: 

First insert rear light (1) with the retaining tab in the appropriate recess of tailgate (2).

Align rear light (1) until guides align with the associated recesses of the tailgate (2).

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If properly aligned, rear light (1) slides effortlessly into its end position.

Installation note: 

Carefully press rear light (1) toward center of vehicle until guides are fed into the associated recesses of the tailgate (2).

Make sure rear light (1) is correctly seated in tailgate (2).

Make sure retaining bracket is fitted correctly on tailgate (2).

Make sure plug connections are correctly seated.

Tighten nut on retaining bracket.

Tightening torque, refer to: 61 21 1AZ .

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Replacement: 

• If necessary, remount the BULBS 
• Note the BULB TYPE