63 99 315 Replacing Light Bulb(S) For Left Or Right Rear Light

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove socket housing for rear light, refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (SIDE PANEL OR REAR LID)

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

Remove faulty bulb (1) in direction of arrow from socket housing (2).

Fig 1: Removing Bulb

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Installation:

Note type of bulb. Refer to 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT E53 .