63 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (front)

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Special tools required:

00 9 341

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights), refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Unclip ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 at points (2).

Feed ceiling light (1) in direction of arrow out of front roofliner trim (3).

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Remove ceiling light (1).

Fig 1: Removing Ceiling Light

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Installation:

Retaining clips (1) and guides (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure ceiling light (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Checking Ceiling Light Is Correctly Seated

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Replacement:

If necessary, convert bulbs, refer to 63 99 295 REPLACING BULB FOR AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .
Note type of bulb.