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Glove Compartment Lamp






Instrument Panel Lamps and Switches

Glove Compartment Lamp

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

- Open glove box.

- Carefully pry out the Glove Compartment Light (W6) using a (VAS 3409).





- Disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.





Bulb, replacing

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





- Carefully pry bulb from socket.





- Replace bulb (12V, 5 W).

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Check the function of the Glove Compartment Lamp Switch (E26). The Glove Compartment Lamp Switch must not light up when the cover is closed.