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:
- Partially remove trim panel for rear lid Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel for Rear Lid





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing (3) from rear light (4).





Slacken nut (1) until clamping jaw (2) on rear lid (3) can be unlatched.
Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ [1][2]Specifications.

Installation Note:
Make sure clamping jaw (2) is correctly seated on rear lid (3).

Fold rear light (4) outwards out of rear lid (3).

Remove rear light (4).

Installation Note:
Position lugs (5) of rear light (4) exactly over side edge of rear lid (3).





Installation Note:
Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).