63 99 435 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right interior light

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CAUTION: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights).

All:

Remove interior light, refer to 63 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE INTERIOR LIGHT .

Saloon/Sedan Only:

Press detent lug to one side and lever out base plate.

Fig 1: Levering Out Interior Light (Saloon/Sedan)

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Remove bulb(s).

NOTE:

Bulb, interior light (side)
Bulb, interior reading light (rear)

Fig 2: Removing Interior Light Bulbs (Side & Interior Reading)

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Touring Only:

Press detent lugs (1) and clip out lens (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Levering Out Interior Light (Touring)

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Remove bulb(s).

NOTE:

Bulb, interior reading light (rear)
Bulb, interior light (side)

Fig 4: Removing Interior Light Bulbs (Side & Interior Reading Light Rear - Touring)

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All:

Installation:

Note type of bulb, refer to LIGHTS - TECHNICAL DATA .