63 13 150 Removing and installing/replacing complete front left or right turn signal lamp

Up To 09/2001: 

Open hood.

Press down retainer (1) through bore in side panel and slide turn signal lamp towards front.

Fig 1: Pressing Down Retainer

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Installation: 

Make sure bonded rubber seal (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal And Trim

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From 09/2001: 

Open hood.

Loosen screw (1).

Installation: 

Observe tightening torque, 1.5 N.m.

Slide out front turn signal lamp (2) in direct of arrow.

Fig 3: Sliding Out Front Turn Signal Lamp In Direct Of Arrow

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Installation: 

Make sure nut (1) is correctly seated on headlight housing (2).

If necessary, when screwing front turn signal lamp into place, secure nut (1) with screwdriver (3) against turning.

Fig 4: Checking Seating Of Nut On Headlight Housing

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Installation: 

When sliding in front turn signal lamp (1), make sure guides (2) are correctly seated in headlight mounts (3).

Fig 5: Checking Guides Are Correctly Seated

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Make sure bonded seal is correctly seated under front turn signal lamp (1).

All: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 6: Releasing Left And Right Bulb Holders

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Installation: 

Make sure seal is correctly seated between bulb holder (2) and turn signal lamp (3).