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Instrument Cluster Replacement on BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Instrument cluster

Are the instrument cluster bulbs damaged? Let's see how to remove the instrument cluster. Remove the instrument cluster mounting screws, pry the instrument cluster out (without breaking the plastic clips), and disconnect it from the dashboard. Then, disconnect the power connectors from the instrument cluster. After removing the instrument cluster from the dashboard, prepare to replace the bulbs inside (open the instrument cluster). Connect the power connectors and fit the instrument cluster back into the dashboard (tighten the screws with a screwdriver).

Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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