Removing and installing/replacing left socket housing for rear light (on side wall)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR LIGHT .

Release catches (1).

Remove socket housing (2) from rear light (3).

Installation note: 

Catches (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Make sure socket housing (2) is correctly seated on rear light (3).

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Installation note: 

Seal (3) on socket housing (2) must not be missing or damaged.

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Replacement: 

Carefully press down bulb (1), turn in direction of arrow and remove from socket housing (2).

Note BULB TYPE .