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Glove Compartment Lamp (W6)







Glove Compartment Lamp (W6)

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

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

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






- Disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.






Bulb, Replacing

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






- Carefully pry bulb from socket.






- Glass base bulb: 12V, 5W

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

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