63 21 055 Replacing Socket Housing 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) .

Expose guides (1) of cover (2).

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 1: Removing Cover Of Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Socket housing for rear light:

NOTE: Luggage compartment wheel arch trim shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release wiring harness fastener (2) on socket housing (5).

Unlock catch (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove socket housing (5) from rear light (4).

Remove bulbs . Refer to 63 99 315 Replacing Light Bulb(s) For Left Or Right Rear Light .

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Housing, Wiring Harness Fastener & Plug Connection

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Installation:

Make sure socket housing (5) is correctly engaged on rear light (4).

Bulb holder, brake/tail light:

NOTE: Luggage compartment wheel arch trim shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow and remove from rear light (3).

Remove bulb . Refer to 63 99 315 Replacing Light Bulb(s) For Left Or Right Rear Light .

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Installation:

Make sure bulb holder (2) is correctly engaged on rear light (3).