63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right number/license plate light

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release retaining bars (1) in direction of arrow from number/license plate light (3).

Feed heat shield (2) in direction of arrow out of number/license plate light (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure heat shield (2) is correctly seated and engaged on number/license plate light (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield And License Plate Light

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Spread bow contacts (1) outwards and remove bulb for license plate light (2).

Installation:

Fig 2: Identifying License Plate Light

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