BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 1112

Lights
5 of 6
http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/BMW/3/E46/Repair%20Manuals/6...
The center brake light in all models is
an LED unit. There are no replaceable
bulbs.
Sedan or Coupe: Working from rear
seat in passenger compartment, gently
pull off trim cover over third brake light
(at top of rear glass).
Detach electrical harness
connector (A).
Remove retaining clips (B) on
either side and remove assembly.
- Convertible: Remove inner trunk
lid trim adjacent to license plate
light assembly.
Detach electrical harness
connector
Push center brake light out.
Sport Wagon: Open rear window.
Carefully detach rear window
hinge cover.
Remove rear spoiler mounting
bolts (arrows).
Detach electrical harness
connector and rear washer hose
from spoiler.
Remove mounting screws and
remove third brake light assembly
from spoiler.
When installing, be sure electrical
harness and rear window washer
2/25/2009 11:15 PM