Rear Interior Lamp (W43)

Rear Interior Lamp (W43)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (VAS 3409)

• If the rear interior lamp is removed, the anti-theft alarm system must be deactivated. Refer to=> [ Anti-Theft Alarm System, Activating/Deactivating ] Anti-Theft Alarm System, Activating/Deactivating (through MY 2009).

• The Anti-Theft Alarm System Ultrasound Sensor (G209) must not be moved from its pre-set position (through MY 2009).


• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

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

Removal

- Remove the entire trim piece - 1 - (with diffusion lens and reflectors) down vertically - arrows - from the rear interior lamp.






- Press both tabs - 2 - in - direction of arrow A - and remove the entire rear interior lamp - 1 - from the headliner in - direction of arrow B -.






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 - and - 2 -.






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.