63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right number/license plate light

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of number/number plate light (2).

Installation note:

Make sure bulb holder (1) is correctly latched on number/number plate light (2).

Fig 1: Turning Bulb Holder

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Remove bulb (1) from bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .
Make sure sealing ring (3) is correctly seated on bulb holder (2)

Fig 2: Removing Bulb From Bulb Holder

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