63 99 140 Replacing bulb for side marker lamp, front left

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WARNING: Follow Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

M54 only:
Remove suction filter housing

NOTE: Headlight (3) removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Clip

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Grip bulb holder (1) on both sides and pull towards rear out of headlight (2).

Fig 2: Bulb Holder

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Pull bulb for side marker lamp (1) in direction of arrow out of bulb holder (2) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure guides (3) are exactly seated in mountings (4).

Note type of bulb, see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY E83 .

Fig 3: Side Marker Lamp And Bulb Holder

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