63 26 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right number/license plate light

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Lever the number plate light (1) out of the bumper trim (2) with special tool 64 1 020 in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Number Plate Light From Bumper Trim Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove number plate light (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Number Plate Light And Plug Connection

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