63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light

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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).

Fig 1: Unlocking Locking Clip And Removing Socket Housing For Rear Light From Rear Light

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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).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Lock, Socket Housing For Rear Light And Rear Light

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Installation:

Modify bulbs, replace if necessary