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Removing the Rear Headlight of a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Tail light

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How do you remove the rear headlight of a BMW? Let's look at removing the rear headlight of a BMW 3 Series. Lift the trunk of the car and secure it. Remove the plastic cover on the side of the rear headlight to access the mounting screws.

Once you have removed all the screws, detach the headlight from the body: disconnect the electrical connector for the bulbs. After completing the various connections, secure the rear headlight onto the car's sheet metal.

Turn on the instrument panel and test the operation of the rear headlight bulbs.


Updated on 4 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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