No you don't have to pull out the entire light assembly. It is not that difficult. Here is a great video of how to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWkSi0-9ZU

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2010 X6 50i
2005 X5 3.Oi, Many Options
2015 HONDA CR-V EX-L
1998 ACURA 2.5TL

MODs
- Driver's outside mirror light
- Voice Recognition Module
- Blaupunkt Entertainment System
with Digital TV