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2004-2013 BMW 3 Series Inner Taillight Replacement

O que você precisa

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    • Unlock your trunk.

    • This can be done with either the remote or the trunk release button located on the driver's side footwell area.

    • Using the trunk handle, lift the trunk to it's highest position.

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    • Using the appropriate trim tool, carefully remove all ten rivets from the trunk liner.

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    • Pull on the green tab to release the inner trunk release handle.

    • After this, the trunk liner should be loose.

    • Carefully remove the liner and put it off to the side for later reassembly.

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    • Using either a 10 mm socket or an open-end 10 mm wrench, turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen it and remove the bracket that secures the inner taillight.

    • An open-end wrench was used in this guide, however, both tools work for removing the retaining nut.

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    • From underneath the inner taillight, push the housing with enough upward force to separate it from its socket.

    • Be careful when pushing the housing, as the connector is still attached to the inner taillight.

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    • Tilt the inner taillight enough to gain access to the connector on the underside.

    • Firmly press the locking tab in the center of the connector.

    • Pull downwards on the connector to disconnect the inner taillight housing.

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    • Prepare your new taillight for reassembly.

    • Responsibly recycle your old inner taillight if it is no longer functional.

Conclusão

To reassemble the inner taillight, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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