63 21 300 Replacing circuit board for left or right rear light (up to 03/2005) (on side panel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear light, refer to 63 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON SIDE PANEL)

Open catch (1) and fold out circuit board (2).

Fig 1: Removing Circuit Board

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Disconnect plug connection (4) and remove circuit board (2).

Installation:

Make sure circuit board (2) is correctly seated on supports (3).

Release screws (1).

Remove circuit board for rear light (2) from rear light (3).

Fig 2: Removing Circuit Board For Rear Light From Rear Light

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