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Replacing Front Headlight Bulb on BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Headlight bulb

Are the front headlight bulbs burnt out and need to be replaced? Let's see how to remove them on the X3 headlights. Open the hood by pulling the lever located at the bottom of the dashboard, and secure it with the prop rod. Lift the hood. Remove the front headlight cover with a screwdriver (located at the back of the headlight). Pull the socket out of the headlight and extract the damaged bulbs with the help of a screwdriver. Install the new bulbs (always the correct type and size) and insert the socket into the headlight housing. Reinstall the headlight cover on the X3. Replace the bulbs in the other headlight.

Updated on 18 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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