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Replacing Dashboard Bulbs in BMW 3 Series E46

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

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the dashboard lights of a BMW 3 Series E46. Get inside the car and first remove the Torx screws from the instrument cluster located at the top: then pull out the cluster and disconnect the electrical connector on the back. At this point, you can access the bulbs in the cluster and replace them if necessary. Now remove the radio by prying on the sides and disconnecting the electrical connectors on the back. After removing the screws, access the bulbs by taking out the electronic board: follow the video until the end!

Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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