63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right number plate light

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Spread bow contacts (1) and remove festoon bulb (2).

Installation:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 1: Identifying Bow Contacts And Festoon Bulb

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