63 21 180 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: Removing Cover From 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: Removing Socket Housing From Rear Light

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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 Rear Light, Side Panel And Nuts

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Seal On Rear Light

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