63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing supplementary brake light (from 09/2007)
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim for rear lid. See 51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR LID .
Disconnect plug connection (1). Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 63 25 1AZ . Remove compression springs (3) and washers (4). Unlock safety hooks (6) and remove supplementary brake light (5) in outward direction from rear lid.
Installation: Make sure seal is correctly seated on supplementary brake light (5). Safety hooks (6) must not be damaged or missing. Make sure safety hooks (6) are correctly engaged on rear lid. Tighten nuts (2) from inside outward.