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6331004 Removing and installing or replacing complete ceiling light (rear, with module for passenger compartment protection): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .
IMPORTANT: Reflector on ceiling light must not be damaged.

Carefully unclip trim of ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow from ceiling light and remove.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim Of Interior Roof Light From Interior Roof Light With Special Tool 00 9 341 In Direction Of Arrow
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Version with reading lights: 

NOTE: Operation is shown by way of example on the roof switch center.
IMPORTANT: Reflector (2) and roofliner (3) must not be damaged.

Retaining clips (1) are located on centerline of both reading lights.

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool (00 9 341)
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Version without reading lights: 

IMPORTANT: Reflector (2) and roofliner (3) must not be damaged.

Retaining clips (1) are located at distance (A) from outer edges of ceiling light.

(A) = 35 mm

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clips, Reflector And Roofliner With Special Tool (00 9 341) - Version Without Reading Lights
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Lever ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove ceiling light (1).

Fig 4: Removing Ceiling Light With Special Tool (00 9 341)
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Installation: 

Assemble ceiling light prior to installation:

Make sure ceiling light trim (1) is correctly engaged on ceiling light (3).

Fig 5: Pressing Interior Roof Light Cover Onto Interior Roof Light In Direction Of Arrow
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Replacement: