63 99 486 Replacing light module for front left or right outside door handle lighting (up to 09/2004)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel, refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Light Guide

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Unlock both catches (2) and detach light guide (3).

Release screw (4).

Remove light module for outside door handle lighting (5).

Installation:

Catches (1) of light module for outside door handle lighting (2) must engage correctly when fiber optic guide is inserted.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches Of Light Module

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