63 31 023 Removing And Installing/Replacing FOOTWELL Light (On Floor Trim Panel, Rear)

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Lever out lens cover (1) on opening in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Lens Cover

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Lever out bulb (1).

NOTE: Do not touch glass part of bulb with bare fingers. Only touch bulb on its base or with a clean cloth or packaging of light bulb.
Note type of bulb. Refer to 63 31 INTERIOR LIGHTS E53 .

Release nuts (2) and remove footwell light (3).

Fig 2: Removing Footwell Light

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Disconnect plug connection.