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- Open the trunk of the car to access the tail lights.
- Remove the two 5 mm screws holding the panel cover in place.
BMW 2003-2010 5 Series Tail Light Bulb Replacement
This guide will help you replace a burnt out tail light on your 2003-2010 BMW 5 Series car. Neglecting regular car maintenance such as changing a tail light can cause many problems including a ticket or worst.
This is a quick and easy job that any one can do and you’ll save money too. Follow this step-by-step guide to change the tail light on your 2003-2010 BMW 5 Series.
Parts (1)
- Type 7506 Vehicle Lightbulb buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
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- With a flathead screwdriver, turn the screws half a turn counterclockwise.
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- With plyers, remove the screws.
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- Pull up the trunk matt and remove it from the corner.
- Pull up the panel by the tab.
- The panel should lift right out.
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- You will see the light bulb holster.
- Turn the dial in the middle of of the black plastic light bulb holster.
- Pull the holster out of the trunk bay.
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- Grab the light bulb at the base and twist counterclockwise.
- DO NOT TWIST THE BULB BY THE GLASS.
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- Pull out the bulb and repeat the process in reverse order with the new bulb to reassemble.
Conclusion
To reassemble, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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