63 25 003 Removing and installing/replacing additional brake light

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SPOILER

Release expanding rivet (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 63 25 1AZ .

Remove trim (3) from rear spoiler.

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 25 1AZ .

Remove additional brake light (2) from rear spoiler (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Additional Brake Light And Screws

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Replacement:

Remounting WASHER JET FOR REAR WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM

As from version 03/2014, adapter cable (1) is installed on additional brake light with connector (A), wiring harness on vehicle installed correspondingly with bush (B).

Up to version 03/2014, adapter cable (1) is installed on additional brake light with bush (B), wiring harness on vehicle installed correspondingly with connector (A).

If the additional brake light is replaced up to version 03/2014, the previous adapter cable must still be used.

Fig 3: Installing Adapter Cable On Additional Brake Light With Connector

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In the event of malfunctions due to the previous adapter cable (1), the new part as from 03/2014 must be used, but in this case the (A) pin contacts and pin housing (6 925 626) must be replaced by (B) socket contacts and socket housing (8 373 575).

Refer to SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIR .