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Footwell Lights






Instrument Panel Lamps and Switches

Footwell Lights

The Left Footwell Light (W9)/ Right Footwell Light (W10) are removed and installed the same way so the procedure is only described for one of them.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim removal wedge (VAS 3409)

CAUTION!
Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove ignition key.

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.

Removing

- Pry the left footwell light out of the trim below the instrument panel using the (VAS 3409).





- Disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.





Bulb, replacing

- Disengage the retaining tabs - 1 - and remove the heat shield - 2 - from the Glove Compartment Light (W9) lens.





- Carefully pry bulb from socket.





- Replace bulb (12V, 5 W).

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.