Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove socket housing for rear light See 6321055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (SIDE PANEL) or 6321057 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (REAR LID)