63 99 451 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version A:

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

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation note:

Fig 1: Moving Headlight Lens Cover

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Version B:

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 2: Turning Bulb Holder

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

Installation note:

Fig 3: Pulling Bulb Out Of Bulb Holder

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Version C:

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 4: Removing Headlight Lens Cover From Luggage Compartment Light

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

Installation note:

Fig 5: Pushing Bulb Out Of Socket

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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 6: Checking Headlight Lens Cover

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