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How to disassemble the cigarette lighter socket of the BMW Series 3

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Part: Cigarette lighter

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Today we will see, in this brief guide, the instructions that will allow us to disassemble the cigarette lighter socket of the BMW Series 3. First, let's get inside the cabin and start removing the plastic cover located at the base of the cigarette lighter socket by prying it off from the sides; then we will disconnect the electrical connector of the cigarette lighter socket in order to remove everything, as shown in the video.

At this point, we can either repair or replace the cigarette lighter, reassembling the original one or replacing it with a 12V charging socket, following the video tutorial until the end!


Posted on 12 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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