63 99 315 Replacing Light Bulb(s) For Left Or Right Rear Light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) . Refer to 63 99 ... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

Bulbs in socket housing for rear light:

Remove socket housing for rear light . Refer to 63 21 055 Replacing Socket Housing For Left Or Right Rear Light .

Press bulbs (1,2,3) in direction of socket housing (5), turn counterclockwise and remove from socket housing (5).

Pull bulb (4) out of socket housing (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Housing & Bulb

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NOTE:

Bulb, direction indicator light (1)
Bulb, brake light (2)
Bulb, rear fog light/adaptive brake light (3)
Bulb, reversing light (4)

Bulb in bulb holder, brake/tail light:

Remove bulb holder for brake/tail light . Refer to 63 21 055 Replacing Socket Housing For Left Or Right Rear Light .

Turn bulb (1) in direction of arrow and remove from bulb holder (2).

NOTE:

Bulb, brake light (1)

Fig 2: Removing Bulb Holder
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Installation:

Note type of bulb.