63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

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Unclip auxiliary brake light cover (1) at retaining points (3).

Remove auxiliary brake light cover (1) in direction of arrow from roofliner (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Brake Light Cover And Roofliner

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Installation:

Retaining hooks (3) and guides (2) of auxiliary brake light cover (1) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks, Guides And Auxiliary Brake Light Cover

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock slide (2) in direction of arrow and remove auxiliary brake light (4) from rear window (3).

Installation:

Make sure auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly positioned on rear window (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Auxiliary Brake Light And Rear Window

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