63 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (rear)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

IMPORTANT: Ceiling light (2) and headlining (3) must not be damaged.

Carefully release retaining clamps (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and lift out interior roof light (2) in direction of arrow from headlining (3).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove interior roof light (2).

Installation note:

Retaining clamps (1) and guides (4) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clamps, Guides, Interior Roof Light And Headlining

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULBS. .