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). See 63 99... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

All:

Remove interior light.

Saloon/sedan only:

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

Fig 1: Pressing Detent Lug

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Remove bulb(s).

NOTE:

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

Fig 2: Removing Bulb

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touring only:

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

Fig 3: Pressing Detent Lugs And Clip Out Lens

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Remove bulb(s).

NOTE:

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

Fig 4: Removing Bulb

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All:

Installation:

Note type of bulb.