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

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WARNING: Follow Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

Side panel:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fold back side panel (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Folding Back Side Panel

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Unlock catch (1) and remove socket housing for rear light (2) in direction of arrow from rear light (3).

NOTE: If necessary, remove bulbs from socket housing for rear light (2).

Fig 2: Catch And Socket Housing

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Installation:

Insert socket housing for rear light (1) in rear light (2) is such a way that retaining hook (3) engages associated locator (4).

Fig 3: Socket Housing And Rear Light

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Rear lid:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for rear lid, see 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID .

Turn socket housing for rear light to be replaced counterclockwise and remove.

NOTE:

Socket housing for fog warning lamp
Socket housing for reversing light

Fig 4: Socket Housing For Fog Warning Lamp

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NOTE: Convert bulbs, replace if necessary, see 63 99 312 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (rear lid) .