63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tail light (on rear lid)

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Remove socket housing for rear light

Release nut slightly.

Press lock in direction of rear light housing and remove rear light towards outside.

Installation:

Make sure rear light seal is correctly seated, replace if necessary.

Make sure there is a uniform gap all round between outer rear light and rear lid.

Fig 1: Removing Socket Housing For Rear Light

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Installation:

Attach outer detent lugs (1) to rear lid.

Fig 2: Attaching Outer Detent Lugs To Rear Lid

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