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

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Remove license plate light. Refer to 63 26 020 Removing and installing/replacing both license plate lights .

Turn bulb holder (1) through approx. 90° in direction of arrow and pull out.

Fig 1: Removing Bulb Holder

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Detach bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Detaching Bulb

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Installation:

Do not touch glass part of bulb with bare fingers. Only take hold of bulb on base and use either a clean cloth or the lamp packaging.

NOTE: Note type of bulb. Refer to LIGHTS - TECHNICAL DATA .