63 21 060 Replacing bulb socket for left or right tail light (Cooper 4-door hatchback and Cooper 2-door hatchback, 2020-2023)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Open cover in trunk side trim panel

Removal: 

Release lock by pressing it together and remove bulb socket (1) from tail light (2).

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Replacement only: 

Remount bulbs (1-3).

Do this by carefully pressing bulb (1-3) into bulb socket (4) and turning counterclockwise.

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

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Insert bulb (1-3) into new bulb socket (4).

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

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Installation: 

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

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Preliminary work needed: 

• Close cover in trunk side trim panel