63 99 431 Replacing bulb for front ceiling light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights )

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front ceiling light

Turn bulb holder in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Turning Bulb Holder

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Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Bulb Out Of Bulb Holder

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Installation:

Make sure bulb holder is correctly seated and engaged in ceiling light
Note bulb type