Removing and installing/replacing left (or right) interior light (with panorama glass roof) (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon)
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IMPORTANT:
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for handling light bulbs (interior lighting).
IMPORTANT:
The interior light cannot be removed without lowering the headlining.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove rear left GRAB HANDLE
- Remove top left door post (b-pillar)TRIM PANEL .
- Remove rear left roof pillar (c-pillar) TRIM PANEL .
Version with load area net mounts:
Remove both load area net mounts (3).
Open protective cap (1).
Release screws (2) and remove load area net mounts (3).
Unclip trim panel for D-pillar (1) in the marked area (2).
Unclip headlining (1) in the marked area (2).
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage. Make sure headlining is not kinked when lowering.
Release clamp (1) on interior light with screwdriver (2) by pressing on it.
Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove interior light.
Replacement:
- If necessary, remount bulb, check BULB TYPE .