Clipped Left/Right License Plate Lamps -X4/X5-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the key.

-- Pry the license plate lamp -1- out of the rear lid using a screwdriver -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the license plate lamp -2-.

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