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Dome Lamp Bulb: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Bulb For Interior Light

Removing bulb for interior light

Removing interior light

CAUTION:
Danger of damage to property if bulbs are used or handled incorrectly.
- Risk of damage to bulbs and bulb housing.


- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- To prevent short circuits, the load in question must be switched off while changing bulbs.
- Only bulbs specified in the bulb table may be used.
- Bulbs with a higher wattage may damage the bulb housing.
- New bulbs must be clean and free of grease. Therefore, never touch the bulbs with your bare hands. Use a cloth or soft paper when changing bulbs.
- In certain states, it is compulsory to carry spare light bulbs.












1. Pull the interior light out of the trim panel carefully from the front.
2. Release plug on interior light -arrow a- and pull it off.

Removing lens for interior light







1. Carefully release lens at the three locking lugs on the interior light -arrow a- and remove interior light.

Removing bulb for interior light







1. Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs.

Installing bulb for interior light

INFORMATION: Only use the relevant bulb specified in the bulb table.







1. Insert new bulb into the contact springs.

Installing lens for interior light







1. Insert interior light into the two guides on the lens.
2. Press interior light down until the three locking lugs click into place in the lens.

Installing interior light












1. Connect plug for interior light until the plug engages perceptibly.
2. Insert interior light into the trim panel at the rear, then press it into the trim panel at the front.