63 31 191 Replacing LED (fibre optic conductor) for rear door trim panel light (left or right)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR LEFT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Fibre optic conductor behind trim strip

Carefully detach fibre optic conductor (1) from LED module (3) (retainer).

Installation:

LED-module (3) must lock into position (light distribution).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fibre Optic Conductor From LED Module

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Fibre optic conductor in storage compartment

Remove LED module (3) in direction of arrow from bracket (2).
Carefully pull LED module (3) from fibre optic conductor (1).

Fig 2: Removing LED Module From Bracket
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Installation:

Replace UPPER FIBRE OPTIC CONDUCTOR if defective.

Replace FIBRE OPTIC CONDUCTOR IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT if defective.