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).

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

Fig 1: Removing Faulty Bulb

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Installation:

Note type of bulb, refer to 63 13 TURN SIGNALS E53 .