63 21 101 Replacing sealing frame for left or right rear light

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear light. Refer to 63 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT .

Up to 07/2004:

Detach sealing frame for rear light (1) in upwards direction from rear light (2).

Installation:

Make sure sealing frame for rear light (1) is correctly bonded all round on rear light (2).

Fig 1: View Of Sealing Frame For Rear Light (Up To 07/2004)

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From 07/2004:

Detach sealing frame for rear light (1) in upwards direction from rear light (2).

Installation:

Sealing frame for rear light (1) is centered via lugs (3).
Make sure sealing frame for rear light (1) is correctly bonded all round on rear light (2).

Fig 2: View Of Sealing Frame For Rear Light (From 07/2004)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.