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BMW X5: Replacing Socket Housing For Left Or Right Rear Light

BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2023 Service & Repair Manual / Lights / Light Bulbs / Replacing Socket Housing For Left Or Right Rear Light

WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Rear light in side panel:

Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.

Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.

NOTE:

  1. Bulb, adaptive brake light
  2. Bulb, reversing light
  3. Bulb, brake light
  4. Bulb, turn indicator light

Light Bulbs
Fig. 45: Identifying Adaptive Brake Light, Reversing Light, Brake Light And Indicator Light

Rear light in rear lid:

Remove luggage compartment light.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, rear lid trim panel is shown removed.

Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.

NOTE: 1. Bulb, rear fog light and adaptive brake light.

Light Bulbs
Fig. 46: Identifying Rear Fog Light

Rear light in rear lid:

Turn bulb (1) and pull out of socket housing (3).

Pull bulb (2) out of socket housing (3).

Installation:

NOTE: type of bulb.

Light Bulbs
Fig. 47: Pulling Bulb Out Of Socket Housing

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