63 99 793 Replacing light bulb for front left or right side-marker lights (Z3 US, M roadster all)

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Lever out side-marker lights at front with special tool 00 9 322 (plastic wedge).

Fig 1: Levering Out Side Marker Light

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Turn lamp socket by approx. 90° and pull out.

Turn light bulb and lift out.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Light Bulb

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CAUTION: Do not take hold of glass part of bulb with bare fingers. Only take hold of bulb on base or with a clean cloth or packaging of light bulb.

Note type of bulb.