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

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

Release side cover trim (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Remove side cover trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Side Cover Trim

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Withdraw socket housings (1-3) from rear light (4).

NOTE:

Socket housing for brake light
Socket housing for reversing light
Socket housing for brake light/rear fog light

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Light Socket Housing

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Replacement:

Convert BULBS , replace if necessary