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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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release nuts (1) and nut (2).

Tightening torque, 63 21 1AZ .

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts
G06886110Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove left rear light (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Left Rear Light
G06886111Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure sealing frame (1) for rear light (2) is correctly seated.

If necessary, replace SEALING FRAME  (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Frame And Rear Light
G06886112Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.