63 99 486 Replacing Light Module For Front Left Or Right Outside Door Handle Lighting (Up To 09/2004)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove front door trim panel. Refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT 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, Catches, Light Guide, Screw, Door Handle Lighting And Removal Directions

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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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