Rear Lid:

Remove insert in lower rear lid section panel. Refer to 63 21 183 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (IN REAR LID LOWER SECTION)  .

Fold back insulating mat (3).

Fig 1: Removing Socket Housing For Rear Light

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Turn socket housing for rear light to be replaced counterclockwise and remove.

Convert bulb, replace if necessary. Refer to 63 99 315 REPLACING LIGHT BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT  .