How do I change the light bulb on the center console rear 12.5volt DC power plug. The right amber ring burned out.
Thanks for the help

 

ANYBODY?

 

If it is the same as my car, the panel on the back of the center console gives the passengers two 12v outlets. The panel actually pulls out if you gently pry it out using leverage from putting your fingers in the outlet holes (sounds bad, I know).

From memory, the bottom of the panel should come out first because the top has a recessed bezel that rest underneath the vents that are above this assembly.

Once you have gotten this far a trip to your local BMW parts counter should be all you need.

 

Thanks I give it a try

 

I changed mine. You have to take the panel out. Where the unit matches up to the body of the armrest/vents, etc, I used a thin flat head screwdriver and popped the panel out. Mine is actually the pic with the wood trim. One pic is a close up of the socket. The other pic is one I found online. If you look at the one where you can see it pulled out with all of the wires still attached you will see on the farthest left of the left socket and farthest right of the right socket a white plug going directly into a black receiver. The bulb is in there. YOu have to push on the clip and pull the white socket out. The bulb is in there and I found a replacement at autozone. I took it with me and found the match.
let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

 

Thanks a million - I will change them out this weekend. I will let you know how it turned out. Thanks again

 

Pic with arrows this time

 

Just for kicks, i take a look at the rear outlets in my car (always driving, which is definitely not a bad thing) and I got the same problem, one of the light rings are out. Good to know there's an easy fix

 

wut type of bulb is it? i hate the amber