63 99 451 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

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

Remove luggage compartment light.

Saloon/sedan:

Remove cover plate in direction of arrow.

Remove bulb underneath.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Plate

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touring:

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove bulb underneath.

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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All:

Installation:

Note type of bulb.