63 99 431 Replacing light bulb(s) for ceiling light

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CAUTION: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights), refer to 63 99... INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Version With Inside Reading Lamps:

Remove complete ceiling light (with inside reading lamps). See 63 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light

Turn socket housing for bulb counterclockwise and remove.

Remove bulb.

NOTE:

Socket housing for left inside reading lamp.
Socket housing for ceiling light.
Socket housing for right inside reading lamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Housing For Left Inside Reading Lamp, Socket Housing For Ceiling Light And Socket Housing For Right Inside Reading Lamp

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Version Without Inside Reading Lamps:

Remove complete ceiling light (without inside reading lamps).

Loosen screws (1).

Remove ceiling light (2) from lens underneath.

Fig 2: Removing Ceiling Light (2) From Lens Underneath

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Remove bulb(s).