BMW M3 Coupe 2010 - Manual (Page 236)

Replacing components
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Sports Wagon
1. Left-hand lamps:
Open the flap on the left-hand side of the
cargo area.
Right-hand lamps:
Open the cargo area floor panel. Turn the
screws on the cover, arrows
1, 90° and take
out the cover, arrow 2.
2. Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and pull out.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the cargo area.
Lamps in the trunk lid/tailgate
Sedan
1. Take the warning triangle out of its holder,
refer to page
238 . Unscrew the holder using
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
2. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
3. Release the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
6. Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the
holder for the warning triangle.
Sports Wagon
1. Use a screwdriver to press out the cover at
the clips, see arrows, and fold it downward.
2. Fold away the foam insulating material.
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