BMW X3 Owner's Manual page 175

The bulb is attached to the cap.
3. Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.
4. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
1 Turn signal
2 Backup lamp
3 Inside brake lamp
4 Tail lamp
5 Tail lamp/brake light
Turn signal, tail lamp and brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
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Replacing components
21-watt bulb, P21W
With an Adaptive Light Control or xenon head‐
lamp: tail lamp is designed with LED-technol‐
ogy. Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit between the cover and body,
push it up, arrow, and remove the cover.
3. Release the nuts.
4. Remove the tail lamp from the body and de‐
tach the connector.
5. Release three fasteners on the bulb holder
and remove bulb holder from the tail lamp.
Mobility
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