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63 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side wall)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Carefully remove trim cover (1).

Installation note: 

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Cover
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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 63 21 5AZ .

Remove rear light (2) towards rear.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Light Nuts
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove rear light (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure rear light (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light Plug Connection
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