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63 99 273 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) direction indicator

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Bulb, interior: 

Turn lever (1) counterclockwise and pull bulb holder (2) towards rear out of turn signal housing (3).

Remove bulb from bulb holder (2).

Installation: 

Note bulb type  .

Make sure bulb holder (2) is correctly seated in turn signal housing (3).

Fig 1: Removing Bulb From Bulb Holder
G04761783Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Bulb, exterior: 

NOTE: Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Fold down cover (2) and remove front wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 2: Removing Front Wheel Arch Trim
G04761736Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Turn bulb holder (2) counterclockwise and pull towards rear out of turn signal housing (3).

Remove bulb from bulb holder (1).

Installation: 

Note bulb type  .

Fig 3: Removing Bulb From Bulb Holder
G04761785Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.