63 99 273 Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove Front wheel arch cover

Turn locks (1) counterclockwise through 180°.

Remove repair cover (2) from wheel arch cover (3).

Installation:

Make sure guides (4) of repair cover (2) are correctly seated in wheel arch cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Guides Of Repair Cover

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NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Turn direction indicator bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight.

Fig 2: Removing Bulb Holder From Headlight

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Twist bulb for front direction indicator (1) in direction of arrow and remove from direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Installation:

Make sure bulb for front direction indicator (1) and sealing ring (3) are correctly seated on direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Note type of bulb .

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Ring On Indicator Bulb Holder

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