How to change the reverse lights?
12-18-2008, 03:21 AM
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it's pretty easy man.. open trunk and pull out the cover where the taillights are.. then i think you undo a clip and the mounting for the bulbs comes out. just try it, it's really simple to do
12-18-2008, 11:13 AM
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Hmmm, I think you should make an appointment at the dealer for this! 
It's as easy as described above! 
Good Luck!
It's as easy as described above! Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by jchris' post='747704' date='Dec 18 2008, 12:18 AM
Title says it all.
Thanks to all!
JC
Thanks to all!
JC
Not sure if Rudy has TIS info for DIY. I'll look around and see if I do
12-18-2008, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='748102' date='Dec 18 2008, 04:17 PM
uhh what are you removing the rear bumper for? lol As far as I understood it, he just wants to change the backing up bulb in the taillights.
the taillights one are the signal ones.
12-18-2008, 01:24 PM
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oh SHIT that's right! there is NO WAY BMW would design the car that way where you have to take the bumper off to switch a bulb.. absolutely no way!
It's like switching the headlight bulbs.. dealer told me had to take the bumper off.. yeah right!
After enough lookin around i found a flap in the wheel well that openes up to switch the headlight bulbs
It's like switching the headlight bulbs.. dealer told me had to take the bumper off.. yeah right!
After enough lookin around i found a flap in the wheel well that openes up to switch the headlight bulbs
12-18-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='748164' date='Dec 18 2008, 02:24 PM
oh SHIT that's right! there is NO WAY BMW would design the car that way where you have to take the bumper off to switch a bulb.. absolutely no way!
It's like switching the headlight bulbs.. dealer told me had to take the bumper off.. yeah right! After enough lookin around i found a flap in the wheel well that openes up to switch the headlight bulbs
It's like switching the headlight bulbs.. dealer told me had to take the bumper off.. yeah right!
After enough lookin around i found a flap in the wheel well that openes up to switch the headlight bulbs