Removing the driver-side low beam lamp

2004 BMW X3
61,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MAX1
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I have accessed the lamp compartment but do not understand the mechanics of lamp unit removal. I dont want to pull or twist the module incorrectly and compound the problem of lamp bulb replacement. Advise please on lamp removal.
Dec 10, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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You just used a needle nose plier to pull the lamp by its' connection prongs straight out (after unplugging the back of the lamp) and it popped right out. New one went in the same way. Pulled it straight out. No problem.
Dec 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM
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MAX1
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Okay thank you so much
Dec 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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