63 99 435 Replacing bulb for left or right interior light (C-pillar or hard top)

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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 Lamp:

Remove interior light. See 63 31 015 Removing and installing/replacing left or right interior light (C-pillar or hard top)

Turn socket housing counterclockwise and remove.

Remove bulb.

NOTE:

Socket housing for inside reading lamp.
Socket housing for interior light.

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Housing For Inside Reading Lamp And Socket Housing For Interior Light

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Version Without Inside Reading Lamp:

Unclip lens (1).

Fig 2: Uncliping Lens

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Pull bulb (1) in direction of arrow from bulb holder.

Fig 3: Pulling Bulb In Direction Of Arrow

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