63 99 495 Replacing LED for left or right door handle/door compartment light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

For door compartment light:

Lever out cap for door compartment light.

Fig 1: Removing Door Compartment Light Cap

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Unlock LED in direction of arrow and detach cap.

Remove sheathing from wiring harness.

Disconnect cables.

Connect cables of new wiring harness with butt connectors and heat-shrink sleeves.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

Fig 2: Locating Door Compartment LED

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For door handle light:

Lever out cap for door compartment light.

Fig 3: View Of Door Handle Light Cap

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Unlock LED in direction of arrow and detach cap.

Remove sheathing from wiring harness.

Connect cables of new wiring harness with butt connectors and heat-shrink sleeves.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

Fig 4: Removing Door Handle LED

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