63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear spoiler, see 51 71 412 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPOILER .

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Make sure hose (2) is correctly seated.

Slide additional stop light (3) slightly towards rear out of rear spoiler.

Fig 1: Additional Stop Light And Hose

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Pull additional stop light (2) in direction of arrow out of rear spoiler (3) and remove.

Fig 2: Plug Connection And Additional Stop Light

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Installation:

Guides (1) must be exactly seated in locators (2).

Make sure electrical leads (3) are correctly routed.

Fig 3: Guides And Electrical Leads

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