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      08-07-2013, 05:38 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
The new LED lens/unit that BMW sells now is an improved part. The problem is you will have to either mod the new part or file down/cut/trim your third brake light opening like in my DIY here. As long as you don't over torque the new springs and nuts - you should be fine.

Dackel
Is this a sure fire way to permanently correct the problem? It'll just be annoying if I buy a new brake light, trim down the metal in the opening, and mount the light only to have it happen again. Especially when, as of now, my current light works fine and the crack is only visible from close up.
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