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Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Turn retaining ring in direction of arrow and remove bulb holder towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Bulb Holder

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NOTE: If retaining ring is tightly seated, press bulb holder forwards.

Remove bulb from bulb holder.