63 99 312 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (on bumper trim, rear fog light, reversing light)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim, refer to 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER .

Turn associated bulb holder and remove from rear light (3).

Bulb holder of bulb for rear fog light
Bulb holder of bulb for reversing light

Fig 1: Turning Associated Bulb Holder And Removing From Rear Light

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Remove bulb for rear light (1) in direction of arrow from bulb holder (2).

Fig 2: Removing Bulb For Rear Light From Bulb Holder

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Installation:

Note type of bulb.