63 99 451 Replacing Light Bulb For Luggage Compartment Lighting

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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 luggage compartment light . Refer to 63 31 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Light .

Version A:

Move lens cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation:

Note type of bulb.

Fig 1: Identifying Festoon & Lens Cover

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Version B:

Release lens cover (1) at latch mechanisms (2) on both sides.

Remove lens cover (1) from luggage compartment light (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Lens Cover From Luggage Compartment Light

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Push bulb (1) out of socket with a suitable tool (e.g. screwdriver 3 mm blade) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Pushing Bulb Out Of Socket

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Check headlight lens cover (1) before fitting. If necessary, carefully press together both side tabs a little in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Checking Headlight Lens Cover Before Fitting

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