Side Panel:
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Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .
If necessary, fold sound insulation to one side. Refer to 63 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TAIL LIGHT .
Turn socket housing for rear light to be replaced counterclockwise and remove.
Convert bulb, replace if necessary. Refer to 63 99 315 REPLACING LIGHT BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT .
NOTE:
- Socket housing for turn signal lamp
- Socket housing for rear light
- Socket housing for combined brake/rear light