63 99 140 Replacing bulb for side marker lamp, front left

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Release screws (1).

NOTE: Make sure cover caps (3) and (4) are firmly seated.

Lay equipment carrier (2) to one side.

Fig 1: Moving Equipment Carrier

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All from 10/2003:

Press catch (1).

Fold back cover (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Folding Back Cover

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Installation:

Make sure seal of cover (2) is correctly seated.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn bulb for side marker lamp (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Side Marker Lamp

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Installation:

Make sure sealing ring is correctly seated.

All:

Installation:

Note type of bulb, refer to 63 12 HEADLIGHTS, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY E53 .