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Replacing the Battery in a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Battery

In this guide, you will learn how to replace the battery in a BMW 3 Series. First, you need to know that in this type of vehicle, the battery is located under the trunk. So, first, open the trunk and lift the first floor panel to remove it. Remove the other panel and start taking out the clips on the sides to detach the carpet trim. Use a pry tool to remove all the clips, and finally, use a 10 mm socket wrench to unscrew the side screw of the cover: remove it and take off the battery bracket to extract the battery!

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on a Peugeot 3008, you need to turn on the ignition and access the settings via the menu located in the central area of the dashboard. In the screen that appears, select the "Display Configuration" option: now, by selecting the "Brightness" option, you can adjust it using the dedicated slider that will appear on the screen. The adjustment should be made with the headlights on as well as with them off. Once the adjustment is complete, you can turn off the instrument cluster.

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