Removing and installing (replacing) left, rear light (on side wall) (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Unscrew clips (1).

Feed cover (2) in upward direction out of guides (3).

Installation note:

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated.

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Installation note:

Guides (1) on water channel cover (2) must not be missing or damaged.

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IMPORTANT: Risk of paint damage!

Tape off entire area (1) with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

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IMPORTANT: The rear light is secured in the body with a latch!

In the interests of avoiding damage to the rear light and the paintwork the following text describes how to release the latch.

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Detach the rear light (2) in direction of arrow from the latch mechanism (1).

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Remove rear light (2).

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Installation note:

Make sure that rear light (2) is correctly locked.

Installation note:

Latch (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Guide (2) and seal (3) must not be damaged or missing.

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Replacement:

Convert BULBS if necessary.