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6321180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side panel)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing (3) from rear light (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Locking Clip, Socket Housing And Rear Light
G04727732Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release nuts (1), tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

Remove rear light (2) in outwards direction from side panel (3).

Installation: 

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (2) and side panel (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts, Rear Light And Side Panel
G04727738Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Seal And Rear Light
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