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Remove the Rear Headlight of a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Tail light

How to remove the headlight from a BMW 3 Series? Open the trunk and see how to disassemble it. Remove the inspection cover located on the side of the trunk, then use a socket wrench to remove the retaining nuts on the sides of the rear headlight. Disconnect the headlight from the body by unplugging the power connectors. Replace the headlight and any damaged bulbs with equivalent parts of the same size and voltage. Install the new headlight by reversing the disassembly steps with all components. After installation, test the operation of the rear headlight.

Updated on 27 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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