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How to Replace the Headlight Bulb on a BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 3, G01 - Years 2017-2024
Part: Headlight bulb

Before you start, open the hood of your BMW X3. First, unscrew and remove the rear cover of the burnt-out bulb. Next, disengage the burnt-out bulb and pull it out of its housing. After that, disconnect the electrical connector. Once you have disconnected the electrical connector, you can remove the burnt-out bulb, completing the disassembly. To install the new bulb in your BMW X3, follow these steps in reverse, and the replacement will be complete.

Updated on 22 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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