Removing the footwell light at the front left or right

Preliminary work

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

Lever out the footwell light (1) from the footwell trim in the highlighted area.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Remove the footwell light (2).

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