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63 21 180 Removing and refitting/replacing left or right rear light as fitted from 03/2010 (on side panel)

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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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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Connector
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Remove rear light (1) rearwards from side panel (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (1) and side panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Side Panel And Rear Light
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Installation note: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Light And Seal
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