63 99 492 Replacing light module for rear left or right outside door handle lighting (up to 09/2004) (with roller sun blind on rear door)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both drives for roller sun blind, refer to 67 65 019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVE FOR LEFT OR RIGHT ROLLER SUN BLIND

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Unlocking Both Catches And Detaching Light Guide

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Unlock both catches (4) and detach light guide (3).

Release screw (5).

Remove light module for outside door handle light (2) in direction of arrow from centerings (6).

Installation:

Catches (1) of light module for outside door handle lighting (2) must engage correctly when fiber optic guide is inserted.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches Of Light Module

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