63 31 004 Removing and installing or replacing complete roof light (rear, with module for passenger compartment protection)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 341

Carefully lever out roof light trim (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Reflector underneath must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Light Trim, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Version with reading lights: 

Retainer (1) is on centerline of reading light.

Carefully unlock both retainers (1) on left/right with special tool 00 9 341.

Reflector (2) and roof liner (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer, Roofliner, Reflector, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Version without reading lights: 

Retainer (1) is at distance (A) from outer edge of roof light/reading light.

(A) 3.5 cm =

Carefully unlock both retainers (1) on left/right with special tool 00 9 341.

Reflector (2) and roof liner (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer, Reflector, Roof Liner, Distance, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Lever out ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Remove ceiling light (1) from roofliner (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Ceiling Light, Roofliner, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Installation: 

Assemble roof light prior to installation:

• Feed in roof light trim (1) at line (2)
• Press roof light trim (1) in direction of arrow onto roof light (3)

Make sure roof light trim (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 5: Identifying Ceiling Light Trim, Line, Ceiling Light And Assembly Direction

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Replacement: 

• Remove Module For Passenger Compartment Protection 
• If necessary, convert Bulbs.  
• Note Bulb Type