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Glove Compartment Lamp







Glove Compartment Lamp

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (VAS 3409)

When removing and installing components in a visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), mask off the areas at which a prying tool ( (VAS 3409) , screwdriver) will be positioned, using commercially available adhesive tape.

Removal

- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

- Carefully pry out the diffusion lens using the (VAS 3409) or a screwdriver.






- Disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.






Bulb, Replacing

- Disengage retaining tabs - 1 - and remove heat shield - 2 - from the diffusion lens of the light.






- Carefully pry bulb from socket.






- Replace the glass base bulb (12V, 5 W).

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Check function of glove compartment switch. Glove compartment light must not light up with cover closed.