63 99 315 Replacing light bulb(s) for left or right tail light (Cooper Convertible)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) .

Preliminary work needed:

Open cover in trunk SIDE TRIM PANEL

Removal:

Release detents and remove light holder (1) from tail light (2).

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Carefully press bulb (1-3) into light holder (4) and counterclockwise turn.

Then pull out bulb (1-3) from light holder (4).

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Installation:

Insert bulb (1-3) into light holder (4).

Then carefully press bulb (1-3) into light holder (4) and turn clockwise up to stop.

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Insert light holder (1) in tail light (2).

NOTE: Ensure light holder (1) is correctly fitted and locked in tail light (2).

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Follow-up work required:

Close cover in trunk SIDE TRIM PANEL