63 31... Replacing LED for side trim panel light (left or right)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Release LED for side trim panel light (1) from brackets (2) on side trim panel (3).

Carefully lift LED for side trim panel light (1) out of the side trim panel (3).

Fig 1: Releasing LED For Door Trim Panel Lighting From Bracket

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NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Carefully pull off LED for side trim panel light (1) from fibre-optic conductor (2).

Installation note:

LED for side trim panel light (1) must be felt to snap into place in fibre optic conductor (2).

Fibre-optic conductor (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Disconnecting LED For Door Trim Panel Lighting From Fiber Optic Conductor

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LED for side trim panel light (1) must be felt to snap into place in brackets on the side trim panel (3).