63 21 310 Replacing circuit board for left or right rear light (up to 03/2005) (on rear lid)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear light, refer to 63 21 183 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (UP TO 03/2005) (ON REAR LID)

Detach sealing frame for rear light (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Cap Of Rear Light From Rear Light

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Release screws (2).

Remove cover cap of rear light (4) from rear light (3).

Installation:

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated in cover cap of rear light (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal In Cover Cap Of Rear Light

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Disconnect plug connections (1).

Release screws (2).

Remove circuit board for rear light (3) from rear light (4).

Fig 3: Removing Circuit Board For Rear Light From Rear Light

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