63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side panel) (coupe)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection).

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim And Removal Direction

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing (3) from rear light.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Clip, Plug Connection, Socket Housing And Removal Direction

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Release nut (1), for tightening torque refer to 63 21 1AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Remove spacer (2).

Release nuts (3), for tightening torque refer to 63 21 1AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Remove rear light (4) in outwards direction from side panel (5).

Installation:

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (4) and side panel (5).

Observe tightening sequence, first inside then outside.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light, Nuts, Spacer And Side Panel

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Installation:

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Seal And Rear Light

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