63 99 433 Replacing bulb for rear reading light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR READING LIGHT

Unlock retaining spring (1) and remove reflector (2).

Installation:

Make sure reflector (2) is correctly seated in guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Spring And Reflector With Guide

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Pull bulb (1) in direction of arrow out of reflector (2).

Installation:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 2: Pulling Bulb

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