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: Levering Out Floor Trim Panel Footwell Light 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.

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

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Removing Floor Trim Panel Footwell Light

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