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BMW 2003-2010 5 Series Tail Light Bulb Replacement

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To reassemble, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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