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)





Special tools required:
- 00 9 318





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 luggage compartment light Service and Repair





Note:
For purposes of clarity, rear lid trim panel is shown removed.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and remove with retaining bar (3).

Tightening torque 63 21 3AZ [1][2][3][4]Mechanical Specifications.





Important!
Risk of damage!

Tape off rear lid with suitable protective film (1).

Lever off rear light with special tool 00 9 318 in direction of arrow.

Installation Note:
Clean bonding surface and allow to dry.

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (2) and rear lid.





Installation Note:
Position lugs (1) of rear light exactly over side edge of rear lid.

In case of replacement or partial detachments, lay butylene tape (2) (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) depending on the conditions on rear light again.





Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs Service and Repair.