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63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tail light (on rear lid) (coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release nut (1) and remove with retaining bar (2).

For tightening torque refer to 63 21 3AZ  in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Installation: 

Make sure retaining bar (2) is correctly seated on rear lid (3).

Fold rear light (4) outwards out of rear lid (3).

Disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove rear light (4).

Installation: 

Position lugs (5) of rear light (4) exactly over side edge of rear lid (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Light, Lugs, Rear Lid, Nut And Retaining Bar
G04753513Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Rear Light
G04753508Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.