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).

Saloon/sedan only:

Remove license plate light.

Pry out bulb.

touring only:

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

Lever out bulb (3) underneath.

Fig 1: Removing License Plate Light

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All:

Installation:

Note type of bulb.