Necessary preliminary tasks

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Partially remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LID

Disconnect plug connection (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Locking Clip, Socket Housing And Rear Light

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Slacken nut (1) until clamping jaw (2) on rear lid (3) can be unlatched.

Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

Installation:

Make sure clamping jaw (2) is correctly seated on rear lid (3).

Fold rear light (4) outwards out of rear lid (3).

Remove rear light (4).

Installation:

Position lugs (5) of rear light (4) exactly over side edge of rear lid (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Slacken Nut, Clamping Jaw And Rear Lid

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Seal And Rear Light

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