63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. See 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL or 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
WARNING:
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .
Build date up to 03/07:
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing for rear light (3) from rear light (4).
Build date from 03/07:
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn lock (2) in counterclockwise direction.
Remove socket housing for rear light (3) from rear light (4).
Installation:
- Modify bulbs, replace if necessary