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:

Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

Remove rear light (3) in direction of arrow from side panel (4).

Remove SOCKET HOUSING .

Fig 1: Identifying Guide, Rear Light, Mounting And Side Panel

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Installation:

Check SEALING FRAME FOR REAR LIGHT for damage and replace if necessary.

Make sure guide (5) of rear light (3) is correctly seated on mounting (6) for side panel (4).

Make sure gap (outer) is uniform all round between rear light (3) and side panel (4).