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

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

Lever out lens (1) on left or right from opening (2) and remove.

Lever out bulb (3).

Fig 1: Replacing License Plate Light Bulb

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NOTE: Note type of bulb, refer to 63 26 LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS E53 .