Special Tools Required

• 00 9 341 

Carefully unclip trim of ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow from ceiling light and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Ceiling Light With Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Version with reading lights: 

Fig 2: Identifying Reflector And Roofliner

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Retaining clips (1) are located on centerline of both reading lights.

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Version without reading lights: 

Retaining clips (1) are located at distance (A) from outer edges of ceiling light.

(A) = 35 mm

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Fig 3: Identifying Reflector, Roofliner & Retaining Clips

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Lever ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove ceiling light (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Ceiling Light With Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Installation: 

Assemble ceiling light prior to installation:

• Feed in ceiling light trim (1) at line (2)
• Press ceiling light trim (1) in direction of arrow onto ceiling light (3)

Make sure ceiling light trim (1) is correctly engaged on ceiling light (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Ceiling Light Trim

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Replacement: 

• Remove module for interior movement detector  . Refer to 65 75 071 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) MODULE FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SENSOR (Coupe only).
• If necessary, remove bulbs  . Refer to 63 99 432 Replacing Bulb For Rear Ceiling Light .