Removing Light Bulb For Reversing Light

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Fig 1: Overview Of Left Tail Light

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Light bulb for reversing light
Light bulb for direction indicator light

Information

If the tail light is only removed and installed again, the seal for the tail light can be re-used.

If the seal for the tail light is damaged, this seal must be replaced.

If the seal is removed from the light, this seal must be replaced.

If necessary: Pull off the seal and carefully clean the sealing face with a knife.

Pull off the tail light seal and carefully clean the sealing face with a knife, for example.
Pull off the two electric connectors -2- and -3- on the light bulb.
Unscrew the two fastening screws -4- for the light bulb.
Remove light bulb -5- from the tail light.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Connectors

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