63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right license plate light

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove License Plate Light

Spread bow contacts (1) and remove festoon bulb (2).

Installation:

Note Bulb Type.

Fig 1: Identifying Festoon Bulb And Bow Contacts

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