63 99 315 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (on side panel)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove socket housing for rear light  , see 63 21 057 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (on rear lid) .

Press bulb (1) in direction of socket housing for rear light (4), turn in direction of arrow and remove from socket housing for rear light (4).

Press bulb (2) in direction of socket housing for rear light (3), turn in direction of arrow and remove from socket housing for rear light (3).

Installation: 

Note type of bulb  , see 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT E71 .

Fig 1: Pressing Bulb For Rear Light

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