63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing additional brake light

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IMPORTANT: Follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling bulbs/light sources (exterior lights).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME AT TOP

Removal:

Release screws on additional brake light (1).

Remove additional brake light (1) from trim for rear window frame (2).

Fig 1: Brake Light And Rear Window Frame

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Installation:

Join additional brake light (1) to trim for rear window frame (2).

Tighten screws on additional brake light (1).

Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm.

Fig 2: Brake Light And Rear Window Frame

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