62 99 090 Replacing bulbs in instrument carrier

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Remove complete instrument carrier, refer to 62 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CARRIER (Z3 ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE) .

Fig 1: Removing Complete Instrument Carrier

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Turn bulb holder of faulty instrument lighting with special tool 61 1 138 in direction of arrow and remove. Pull bulb out of holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Carrier Bulb Holder

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Installation:

Make sure bulb brightness is correct.

Bulb chamber could melt in event of excessive bulb power.