63 99 312 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (rear lid)

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT

Pull bulb holder (1) or bulb holder (2) out of socket housing (3) in direction of arrow and change corresponding bulb.

NOTE:

Bulb for reversing light
Bulb for rear fog light

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 1: Pulling Bulb Holder

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