63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT

Release catches (1).

Pull the socket housing (2) out of the rear light (3).

Installation note:

Make sure the socket housing (2) is correctly seated in the rear light (3).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Light Socket Housing

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Pull bulb (1-4) in direction of arrow out of the socket housing (5).

Brake light
Side lights
Turn indicator
Rear fog light (left rear light)/reversing light (right rear light)

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 2: Removing Turn Indicator, Brake, Side And Rear Fog Light Bulbs

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