63 99 461 Replacing bulb for glove box light

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GLOVEBOX LIGHT

Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of light (2).

Installation note:

Make sure bulb holder (1) is correctly seated and engaged in light (2).

Fig 1: Turning Bulb Holder

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Remove bulb (1) from bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 2: Removing Bulb From Bulb Holder

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NOTE: LED technology lights can only be replaced completely!