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Replacing the Headlight Bulbs on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Headlight bulb

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Let's replace the headlight bulbs on a BMW 3 Series. Open the hood by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard and secure it with the prop rod. Locate the inspection cap of the headlight (located at the rear of the headlight) and remove it. Identify the bulbs with the metal clips; pull the bulb holders out of the headlight and extract the damaged bulbs using a screwdriver.

Install the new bulbs (always the correct type and size) and insert the bulb holder back into the headlight housing. Reassemble all the previously removed parts.


Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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