63 99 451 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT

Version A:

Move headlight lens cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 1: Moving Headlight Lens Cover

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Version B:

Release headlight lens cover (1) at latch mechanisms (2) on both sides.

Remove headlight lens cover (1) from luggage compartment light (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Headlight Lens Cover From Luggage Compartment Light

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Push bulb (1) out of socket with a suitable tool (e.g. screwdriver 3 mm blade) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 3: Pushing Bulb

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Check headlight lens cover (1) before fitting.

If necessary, carefully press together both side tabs a little in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Checking Headlight Lens Cover

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