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

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WARNING: Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Rear light in side panel:

Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .

Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.

NOTE:

Bulb, adaptive brake light
Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, brake light
Bulb, turn indicator light

Fig 1: Identifying Bulbs

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Rear light in rear lid:

Remove luggage compartment light.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, rear lid trim panel is shown removed.

Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.

NOTE:

Bulb, rear fog light and adaptive brake light

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Fog Light And Adaptive Brake Light Bulb

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Rear light in rear lid:

Turn bulb (1) and pull out of socket housing (3).

Pull bulb (2) out of socket housing (3).

Installation:

Note TYPE OF BULB .

Fig 3: Pulling Bulb Out Of Socket Housing

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