Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Tail Light (on Rear Lid)

63 21 183 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right tail light (on rear lid)





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove panel for rear lid





Release nut (1), gripping the threaded pin with a suitable tool in so doing. Tightening torque 63 21 3AZ Mechanical Specifications.
Remove nut (1) with mounting bracket (2).
Feed rear light (4) outwards out of rear lid (3).
Disconnect associated plug connection.
Remove rear light (4).
Remove socket housing Replacing a Socket Housing for Left or Right Rear Light (on Rear Lid).

Installation Note:
Make sure sealing frame for rear light Replacing Sealing Frame for Left or Right Rear Light (on Rear Lid) is correctly seated on rear light (4)
Position lugs (5) of rear light (4) exactly over side edge of rear lid (3).
Make sure retaining bar (2) is correctly seated on rear lid (3).