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How to Replace the Headlight Bulb on the BMW 3 Series?

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

To replace the headlight bulb on the BMW 3 Series, access the inner part of the wheel well corresponding to the bulb to be replaced: here, you will find a panel that needs to be removed to access the inside of the headlight. Once this panel is removed, you can access the bulb, which should be disconnected from the connector and freed from its housing: the new replacement bulb can now be connected to the connector and inserted into the headlight, closing everything with the corresponding panel.

Updated on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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