63 99 315 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (Saloon)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT

Build date up to 03/07:

Turn faulty bulb(s) and pull out of socket housing for rear light (6).

Pull faulty reversing light bulb (1) out of socket housing for rear light (6).

Fig 1: Pulling Faulty Reversing Light Bulb (1) Out Of Socket Housing For Rear Light (6)

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NOTE:

Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, rear light/rear fog light
Bulb, rear light
Bulb, rear light/brake light
Bulb, turn signal light

Build date up to 03/07:

Turn faulty bulb(s) and pull out of socket housing for rear light (5).

Pull faulty reversing light bulb (1) out of socket housing for rear light (5).

NOTE:

Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, rear light/rear fog light
Bulb, brake light
Bulb, brake light

Fig 2: Pulling Faulty Reversing Light Bulb Out Of Socket Housing For Rear Light
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Installation:

Note TYPE of bulb.