BMW 7 Series: Overview Of Rear Lights

Fig. 84: Identifying Rear Light Cluster Components

1. Rear light, left (side panel)
2. Rear light, left (on tail panel)
3. Reflector, rear
4. Additional brake light

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CHROME TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE
• Remove left rear light

Release screws (1).

Remove chrome trim (2) from rear light (3).

Fig. 85: Identifying Rear Light With Chrome Trim And Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (IN SIDE PANEL)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary tasks

•  Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON LEFT.

Release nuts (1) and nut (2).

Tightening torque, 63 21 1AZ.

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 86: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts

Remove left rear light (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 87: Removing Left Rear Light

Installation: Make sure sealing frame (1) for rear light (2) is correctly seated.

If necessary, replace SEALING FRAME (1).

Fig. 88: Identifying Rear Light And Sealing Frame

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON TAILGATE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove COMPLETE REAR CENTER TRIM

Unscrew nuts (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove rear light (3).

Fig. 89: Identifying Rear Light, Connector, And Nuts

Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULBS.

If necessary, replace CHROME TRIM.

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