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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove 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: Identifying Head Restraint

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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: Identifying Catches And Outside Door Handle Lighting

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