Removing engine compartment light

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NOTE: Incorrect handling of bulbs

Risk of damage to bulbs and the bulb housing

→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Switch off the relevant loads when changing bulbs.

→ Only use bulbs listed in the bulb table.

→ Only install clean bulbs that are free of grease.

→ Always use a cloth or soft paper when working with bulbs.

→ Observe the safety instructions when changing a bulb in a Bi-Xenon headlight.

→ In certain states, it is compulsory to carry spare light bulbs.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Light

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H - Engine compartment light

Disengage wiring harness on blower motor housing.

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Harness On Blower Motor Housing
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Press engine-compartment light carefully out of the fan motor housing at the cut-out -arrow- using a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Compartment Light
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Pull off plug on engine compartment light and remove engine compartment light.