63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light

Special tools required:

Release screw (1). Tightening torque 63 21 2AZ .

Unlock fixture (2) with special tool 64 1 020 in direction of arrow.

Remove rear light (3) towards top.

Fig 1: Unlocking Rear Light Fixture Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove BULB HOLDER for rear light (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Light And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Make sure SEALING FRAME for rear light (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2)
Make guides (4) are correctly seated
Make sure fixture (3) engages correctly

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light, Fixture And Guides

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