63 31 004 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Complete Ceiling Light (Rear, With Module For Passenger Compartment Protection)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 341

Carefully unclip trim of ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow from ceiling light and remove.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim Of Ceiling Light

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Version with reading lights: 

Retaining clips (1) are located on centerline of both reading lights.

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .

Fig 2: Unlocking Retaining Clips

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Version without reading lights: 

Retaining clips (1) are located at distance (A) from outer edges of ceiling light.

(A) = 35 mm

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .

Fig 3: Unlocking Retaining Clips

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Lever ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove ceiling light (1).

Fig 4: Removing Ceiling Light

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Installation: 

Assemble ceiling light prior to installation:

• Feed in ceiling light trim (1) at line (2)
• Press ceiling light trim (1) in direction of arrow onto ceiling light (3)

Make sure ceiling light trim (1) is correctly engaged on ceiling light (3).

Fig 5: Pressing Ceiling Light Trim Onto Ceiling Light

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Replacement: 

• Remove MODULE FOR INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR
• If necessary, remove BULBS .