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63 26 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right number/license plate light

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights  , see 63 99... Instructions for replacing light bulbs (interior lights) ).

Lever number/license plate light (1) with special tool 64 1 020  in direction of arrow (A) out of rear lid (2).

Remove number/license plate light (1) in direction of arrow (B).

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove bulb  , see 63 99 201 Replacing halogen bulb for left or right front fog lamp .

Note type of bulb  , see 63 26 LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS E70/E71 .

Fig 1: Removing License Plate Light
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