63 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (rear)

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: Unclipping Trim Of 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clips, Reflector And Roofliner With Special Tool (00 9 341) - Version With Reading Lights

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

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

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: Identifying Retaining Clips, Reflector And Roofliner With Special Tool (00 9 341) - Version Without Reading Lights

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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 With Special Tool (00 9 341)

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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 Interior Roof Light Cover Onto Interior Roof Light

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Replacement: