63 99 315 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (saloon/sedan, touring)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights), refer to 63 99... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Remove socket housing for rear light, refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (SALOON/SEDAN, TOURING) .

Up to 09/2001:

Twist defective light bulb and pull out to remove.

Saloon/Sedan, In Side Panel:

NOTE:

Turn indicator.
Tail/brake light.
Tail light.

Fig 1: Identifying Turn Indicator, Tail/Brake Light And Tail Light

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From 09/2001:

Twist defective light bulb and pull out to remove.

NOTE:

Brake light.
Turn indicator.
Tail light.
Tail light.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Light, Turn Indicator, Tail Light And Tail Light

G03166028

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Touring, In Side Panel:

Twist defective light bulb and pull out to remove.

NOTE:

Turn indicator.
Tail light.
Tail/brake light.

Fig 3: Identifying Turn Indicator, Tail Light And Tail/Brake

G03166029

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In Rear Lid:

Twist defective light bulb and pull out to remove.

Saloon/Sedan Up To 09/2001, Touring:

Reversing light.
Left side: if necessary rear fog light.
Right side: Not used.

Fig 4: Identifying Reversing Light And Rear Fog Light

G03166030

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Saloon/Sedan From 09/2001:

Reversing light
Left side: Tail light, if necessary rear fog lamp.
Right side: Tail light.