63 99 315 Replacing light bulb(s) for left or right rear light

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WARNING: Follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling bulbs/light sources (exterior lights).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open cover in luggage compartment side trim panel

Removal:

Release latch mechanisms and remove bulb holder (1) from rear light (2).

Fig 1: Bulb Holder And Rear Light

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Carefully press bulb (1-3) into bulb holder (4) and turn counter clockwise.

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

Fig 2: Bulb And Bulb Holder

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 3: Bulb And Bulb Holder

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Insert bulb holder (1) in rear light (2).

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

Fig 4: Bulb Holder And Rear Light

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Necessary preliminary work:

Close cover in luggage compartment side trim panel