63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. Refer to 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL and 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
WARNING:
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
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).
Installation:
Convert bulbs, replace if necessary. Refer to 63 99 315 REPLACING BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (SALOON) .