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 (interior lights). See 63 99... Instructions For Replacing Light Bulbs (Interior Lights) .

For door compartment light: Lever out cap for door compartment light.

Fig 1: Levering Out Cap For Door Compartment Light

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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: Unlocking LED In Direction Of Arrow & Detaching Cap

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For door handle light: Lever out cap for door compartment light.

Fig 3: Levering Out Cap For Door Compartment Light

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Unlock LED in direction of arrow and detach cap. Remove sheathing from wiring harness. Disconnect cables.

Fig 4: Unlocking LED In Direction Of Arrow & Detaching Cap

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