[dy63]

Originally Posted by richk84

Is the other side correctly lined up? If so use that as a reference

nope. guessing its probably had LCI lights in past and owner hasnt put originals back in properly ?

[richk84]

Originally Posted by cupraraj

nope. guessing its probably had LCI lights in past and owner hasnt put originals back in properly ?

They shouldn't need too much adjusting to get right. In the past my biggest issue was making sure they went in far enough. There is a black rubber seal on the lights, how does that lineup on the inside when the boot is open?

[RajB]

Was the foam gasket on the back of the light cluster even?

[RajB]

With the cluster removed there should be a black foam piece to fit in between the cluster and bodywork on the back.

[oldbilly]

The light should fit 1st time, its 3 holes in a panel and they should be generally a correct fitment within limits (mm), If they are that difficult to fit then I would be inclined to believe something has happened in that area, as in my earlier reply strip out and take some measurements from the n/s on the inner wing panel inside the boot using identical reference points and compare with the o/s this will give you an idea if there is one where the problem lies.

[gibbon7000]

^^^^^^This

[Iyrix]

Surely the panel is fucked? Like you said, they normally go in correctly. It's obvious if there not sitting correctly.

Does the panel look painted?

[richk84]

Are they correct lights? Could e92 lights have been fitted?

[dy63]

Originally Posted by richk84

Are they correct lights? Could e92 lights have been fitted?

E93 stamped on the sticker mate

[richk84]

My logic was that if it has had some work done to it and the people who repaired it didn't know the lights were different between e92/e93. People do list them on ebay thinking they are the same.

[Iyrix]

Is it the same side that is sitting low?

[dy63]

Originally Posted by Iyrix

Is it the same side that is sitting low?

both sides the lights are out so not just one side.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by richk84

My logic was that if it has had some work done to it and the people who repaired it didn't know the lights were different between e92/e93. People do list them on ebay thinking they are the same.

I thought this first but when i took the lighs off. looked at sticker on them and they had E93 on them. notsure what else to do

[richk84]

Originally Posted by cupraraj

I thought this first but when i took the lighs off. looked at sticker on them and they had E93 on them. notsure what else to do

Should still have a part number on them. I would check that.

[Iyrix]

Rear light in the side panel, left 1 63217162301 $167.30
Rear light in the side panel, right 1 63217162302 $167.30

[oldbilly]

Have you removed the all trim covers on the inside to get a good look at the panels, tbh from what you have been saying that both lights are not fitting correctly would point towards accident damage, did you have an hpi check done before you brought the car?