63 31 004 Removing and installing or replacing complete ceiling light (rear, with module for passenger compartment protection)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

IMPORTANT: Reflector on ceiling light must not be damaged.

Carefully unclip trim of ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow from ceiling light and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Ceiling Light

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Version with reading lights:

NOTE: Operation is shown by way of example on the roof switch center.

IMPORTANT: Reflector (2) and roofliner (3) must not be damaged.

Retaining clips (1) are located on centerline of both reading lights.

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .

Fig 2: Identifying Reflector, Roofliner And Retaining Clips

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Version without reading lights:

IMPORTANT: Reflector (2) and roofliner (3) must not be damaged.

Retaining clips (1) are located at distance (A) from outer edges of ceiling light.

(A) = 35 mm

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .

Fig 3: Unlocking Retaining Clips

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Lever ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove ceiling light (1).

Fig 4: Removing Ceiling Light

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Installation:

Assemble ceiling light prior to installation:

Make sure ceiling light trim (1) is correctly engaged on ceiling light (3).

Fig 5: Pressing Ceiling Light Trim

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Replacement: