BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 1110

Lights
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In E46 cars, taillight functions are split.
The corner bulb carrier on each side
contains:
Taillight bulb
Turn signal bulb
Brake light bulb
Trunk light bulb
The bulb carrier on each side of the
trunk or tailgate contains:
Back-up light
Rear foglight (European models
only)
- To access taillight bulbs carriers,
open trunk lid or tailgate.
To access corner bulbs:
Sport Wagon: Remove cargo area
side trim. See
Unlatch bulb carrier retainer
(arrow), then pull carrier off
taillight assembly.
- Detach electrical harness
connector.
- Replace bulbs as necessary.
CAUTION!
Do not touch bulb with your bare
hands. If necessary wipe bulb using
513 Interior Trim.
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