2001 X5 tail lights

[benny224]

My 2001 X5 is still having problems with the brake lights and running lights. Does anyone have access to a video on tail light removal.

Thanks
John
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[benny224]

My 2001 X5 is still having problems with the brake lights and running lights. Does anyone have access to a video on tail light removal.

Thanks
John
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[UCrewX5]

removal is easy. Just unplug the harness and remove 4 nuts.

[rfdude]

I ordered new replacement ones for mine and was wondering how to get to the ones on the rear tailgate?

[tmv]

^LED taillights

Originally Posted by rfdude

I ordered new replacement ones for mine and was wondering how to get to the ones on the rear tailgate?

Read post #3, starting at the 5th sentence.

[PersonaNonGrata]

It's very easy. There are 3 nuts that hold the corner lights on. They are accessed around the backside. You'll need a 10mm or 13 socket. The inner lights are just as easy but requires you to pop out the center section of the lower tail gate. Be gentle and pry around the edges until it pops out. Move the foam aside and you'll see the nuts that hold the lights on.

[tmv]

Time to mod the taillight bulb sockets or upgrade to LED. I chose the latter.

[benny224]

Where do you mean back side of the tail light ??

John B

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by benny224

Where do you mean back side of the tail light ??

John B

The back side, as in opposite of the front.

Open the side panels in the cargo area to access.

[tmv]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

The back side, as in opposite of the front.

Open the side panels in the cargo area to access.

Take it easy. Benny is a newbie
My next guess for benny's question is: "what do you mean by modding the taillight bulb sockets?" then "Are you serious that we're gonna use Mercedes part on a BMW?"