Remove both interior lights

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Removing the rear interior light

Lever out the interior light (1) from the clamps (arrow) using special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) .

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Unlock the connector (1) on the interior light (2) and disconnect it.

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