BMW M3 Convertible 2008 - Manual (Page 132)

Replacing components
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3. Turn signal indicator: apply gentle pressure
to the bulb while turning it to the left for
removal and replacement.
Backup lamps and brake lamps: take out
the bulbs and change them.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the cargo bay.
Convertible
1. Turn the screws on the corresponding side,
see arrow, by 90° and remove the cover.
2. While applying light pressure, turn the bulb
holder of the turn signal bulb to the left.
3. Remove and replace the bulb.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the cargo bay.
Coupe:
Lamps in the luggage compartment lid
1. Using a screw driver, remove the fastening
plugs on the edge and in the handle
recesses of the luggage compartment lid
trim. To do so, first loosen the top part of the
plug, see arrow, and then completely
remove the plug by pulling on its bottom
part. Remove the trim.
2. Unlock the bulb holder by turning it to the
left, see arrow, and take it out.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4. Insert the bulb holder and lock it by turning
it to the right.
5. Attach the luggage compartment lid trim by
inserting the bottom part of the fastening
plug and then fixing the plug with its top
part.
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