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How to disassemble the front headlight of the BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 2, F25 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Headlight

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Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the front headlight of the BMW X3. First, we open the hood of the car and start unscrewing all the fixing screws we find on the top part of the headlight; we gently detach the bumper on the sides, unscrewing the screws of the front wheel arch, as shown in the video.

At this point, we disconnect the electrical connector of the bulbs to remove and replace the optical group with the new one, fixing it correctly; finally, we fix the front bumper, following the video tutorial until the end!


Posted on 16 September 2025 by ScegliAuto


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