Replacing a Socket Housing for Left or Right Rear Light

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





Warning!
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights).





Expose guides (1) of cover (2).
Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).





Socket housing for rear light:

Note:
Luggage compartment wheel arch trim shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release wiring harness fastener (2) on socket housing (5).
Unlock catch (3) in direction of arrow.
Remove socket housing (5) from rear light (4).
Remove bulbs.

Installation Note:
Make sure socket housing (5) is correctly engaged on rear light (4).





Bulb holder, brake/tail light:

Note:
Luggage compartment wheel arch trim shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow and remove from rear light (3).
Remove bulb.

Installation Note:
Make sure bulb holder (2) is correctly engaged on rear light (3).