Rear light clusters
► Rear fog lamp: bulb 21 W, H 21 W
► Other lamps: bulb 21 W, P 21 W
The rear light units consist of two parts. One part of the unit is located in the luggage compartment lid, and the other part is in the rear fender.

1 Brake light
2 Parking/position light
3 Turn signal
4 Reversing light
5 Side marker light
6 Rear fog light
Lamps in the luggage compartment lid

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the plastic plugs securing the luggage compartment lid trim and remove the trim.
2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and remove it.
3. Press the bulb slightly, turn it counterclockwise, remove it and replace it.
4. Snap the bulb holder into place.
5. Install the luggage compartment lid trim.
Lamps in the rear fenders

1. Remove the cover in the luggage compartment wall by prying it off with a screwdriver or turning its fasteners counterclockwise.
2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and remove it.
3. Press the bulb slightly, turn it counterclockwise, remove it and replace it.
4. Snap the bulb holder into place.
5. Install the cover in the luggage compartment.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.