63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tail light (on rear lid)

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

Release catch (1) and fold insert (2) downwards.

Fig 1: Releasing Catch And Fold Insert Downwards

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Open cutout (1) of insulating mat (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cutout Area Of Insulating Mat

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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 3: Removing Socket Housing From Rear Light And Locking Clip

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

Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

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

Installation:

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

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

Fig 4: 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 5: Identifying Seal On Rear Light

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULBS .