Interior Lighting Module: Service and Repair

Front Interior Lamp Module

NOTE:
- The following components are integrated in the front interior lamp, depending on equipment:
- Front Interior Lamp Button E326
- Drivers Reading Lamp Button E457
- Front Passengers Reading Lamp Button E458
- Front Interior Lamp W1
- Left Center Reading Lamp W39
- Right Center Reading Lamp W40
- Sunroof Switch E8
- Sunroof Switch Illumination L65
- Telephone Microphone R38

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Trim removal wedge 3409

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

Removing:
- Switch off ignition and all electrical components and move ignition key or start button into position 0 (preliminary engaged position).







- Carefully remove trim - 1 -.







- Remove screws - 1 -, release retainers - arrows B - and remove interior lamp module from headliner opening - direction of arrow A -, considering length of available cable.







- Release and disconnect electrical connections - 1 - and - 2 -.
- For vehicles with hands-free telephone equipment, unclip Telephone Microphone R38 - arrow -.
- Remove front interior lamp.

Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal.