63 31 015 Removing and installing/replacing left or right interior light (side roofliner)

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Special tools required:

64 1 020 RELEASE HOOK

IMPORTANT: Follow Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

Lever out lens cover (1) with special tool 64 1 020 at retaining points (2).

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

Fig 1: Lens Cover With Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Lever out interior light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove interior light (1).

Fig 2: Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Replacement:

If necessary, convert bulbs.
Note bulb type, see 63 31 INTERIOR LIGHTS E83 .