63 14 120 Removing and installing/replacing reflecting tail light on rear bumper

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Left side:

Lever out reflecting tail light (1) with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Reflecting Tail Light

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Installation:

Springs (1) and mounts (2) on reflecting tail light (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Installing Springs And Mounts On Reflecting Tail Light

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Installation:

Fixtures (1) in bumper (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Installing Fixtures In Bumper

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Right side:

Lever out lock (1) and remove reflecting tail light (2).

Fig 4: Removing Reflecting Tail Light

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Installation:

Guides (1) and lock (2) on reflecting tail light (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Installing Guides And Lock On Reflecting Tail Light

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Lever out and remove reflecting tail light (1).

Fig 6: Removing Reflecting Tail Light

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Installation:

Springs (1) and mounts (2) on reflecting tail light (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 7: Identifying Springs And Mounts On Reflecting Tail Light

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Installation:

Fixtures (1) in bumper (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 8: Identifying Fixtures In Bumper

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