63 99 491 Replacing Light Module For Rear Left Or Right Outside Door Handle Lighting (Up To 09/2004)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove rear door trim panel. Refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock both catches (2) and detach light guide (3).

Release screw (4).

Remove light module for outside door handle lighting (5).

Fig 1: Plug Connection, Outside Door Handle Light Module, Light Guide, Catches, Retaining Screw And Removal Direction

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Installation: 

Catches (1) of light module for outside door handle lighting (2) must engage correctly when fiber optic guide is inserted.

Fig 2: Catches And Door Handle Light Module

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