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aeggroup 02-04-2011 12:31 PM

rear tail light
 
Hello guys,

I have a 2007 X5 4.8i. My rear tail light bulb has burnt out. Now I have absoultely no clue how to change it. Please help on how to change it.

Thanks

marshotel 02-04-2011 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aeggroup (Post 801955)
Hello guys,

I have a 2007 X5 4.8i. My rear tail light bulb has burnt out. Now I have absoultely no clue how to change it. Please help on how to change it.

Thanks

Is it teh inner or outer light?

aeggroup 02-04-2011 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marshotel (Post 801957)
Is it teh inner or outer light?

If I understand it correctly - it's inner. The one that located on tailgate.
I looked briefly and I think I need to take off tailgate cover first to get to the bulb, but i did not see any screws there. Am I wrong ??

Thanks for help.

marshotel 02-04-2011 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aeggroup (Post 801959)
If I understand it correctly - it's inner. The one that located on tailgate.
I looked briefly and I think I need to take off tailgate cover first to get to the bulb, but i did not see any screws there. Am I wrong ??

Thanks for help.


Assuming it is the LED lights the whole unit will be have to be replaced. I recall reading about this recently but I can't recall if it was on Xoutpost or bimmerfest.
It is held in by a tensioner, there is just one nut that needs to be loosened. The gasket that held mine in was double stich and it took some muscle to get it out.

marshotel 02-04-2011 12:51 PM

A new one will run you about $150

aeggroup 02-04-2011 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by marshotel (Post 801963)
Assuming it is the LED lights the whole unit will be have to be replaced. I recall reading about this recently but I can't recall if it was on Xoutpost or bimmerfest.
It is held in by a tensioner, there is just one nut that needs to be loosened. The gasket that held mine in was double stich and it took some muscle to get it out.

LED light ? On 2007 ? Are u sure ? My car is still on warranty, so I can go to the dealer, but I thought it's just a bulb ...no ?

deutsch100 02-04-2011 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aeggroup (Post 801965)
LED light ? On 2007 ? Are u sure ? My car is still on warranty, so I can go to the dealer, but I thought it's just a bulb ...no ?

Either way if it is under warranty, and the dealer is not far away...just go there! Yes, those "strips" are LED on the 2007-2011 E70. If that is burned out...it will cost you at a minumum of about $150.00.

Just go to the dealer, take advantage of factory warranty.

aeggroup 02-04-2011 12:57 PM

Thanks guys. Yes, the dealer is not far away, but i thought I could save some time and replace just a bulb. I think it's not as simple as I thought.
Damb light...$150....good for dealer. They make nice profit out of BMW.

rh71 02-04-2011 01:31 PM

I'd like to know how to change it too, but you're under full coverage so just hit the dealer since it's not that simple. Other vehicles have screws on the taillight housing... I'm guessing you have to open this from the trunk area.

marshotel 02-04-2011 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rh71 (Post 801986)
I'd like to know how to change it too, but you're under full coverage so just hit the dealer since it's not that simple. Other vehicles have screws on the taillight housing... I'm guessing you have to open this from the trunk area.


It is actually pretty easy but if it is under warranty it is a no brainer!


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