63 21 181 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (on tailgate)

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Remove cover (1) from rear lid (2).

Installation note:

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover From Rear Lid

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slacken nut (2).

Remove retaining brackets (3).

Installation note:

Make sure retaining bracket (3) is fitted correctly.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Brackets Plug Connection And Nut

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Carefully lift rear light (1) and detach towards rear in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure rear light (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Lifting Rear Light

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Installation note:

Retaining tabs (1) of rear light (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Light Retaining Tabs

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Replacement:

Note BULB TYPE .