63 99 315 Replacing light bulb(s) for left or right rear light (convertible)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Rear light in side panel:

Release rotary clip (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Trim Panel Cover And Clip

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Turn socket housing (1) and pull out of rear light.

Fig 2: Turning Socket Housing

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Turn bulb (1) and pull out of socket housing (2).

Note type of bulb (see Fig 6

Fig 3: Removing Bulb From Socket Housing

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Rear light in rear lid:

Remove trim on rear lid .

Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of rear light (2).

Fig 4: Turning Bulb Holder In Direction Of Arrow

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Turn bulb (1) and pull out of bulb holder (2).

NOTE:

Bulb, rear fog light (1)

Fig 5: Identifying Bulb, Rear Fog Light

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Installation:

Note type of bulb (see Fig 6

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Light Unit Bulb Types - E93

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