63 99 432 Replacing Bulb For Rear Ceiling Light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights) . Refer to 63 99 ... Instructions For Replacing Light Bulbs (Interior Lights) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear ceiling light . Refer to 63 31 004 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Complete Ceiling Light (Rear, With Module For Passenger Compartment Protection) .

Turn bulb holder in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Turning Bulb Holder

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Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Bulb Of Bulb Holder

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Installation:

Make sure bulb holder is correctly seated and engaged in ceiling light
Note bulb type