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E36 General discussion and technical help for (E36) 1992-1999 3 series cars. 318, 323, 325, 328.

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Old 03-11-2007, 04:17 AM   #1
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How do I remove my tail light lens?
I have a 1996 328i sedan with a cracked tail light lens. I have a new tail light to replace it with, but I don't know how to take out the old one. How do I remove my tail light?
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Old 03-11-2007, 08:20 AM   #2
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They are removed from inside the trunk. You'll see a plastic cover. Remove those, then remove the bulbs by twisting the sockets. Disconnect the wiring harness. Then remove the nuts that hold the lens to the car.
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Old 03-11-2007, 09:47 AM   #3
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should be three nuts, their like 30mm, then they pull straight out.
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Old 03-11-2007, 07:01 PM   #4
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I don't think they're 30mm, maybe more like 8, unless they changed things from '95, which is my model year. In any event, once you remove them, you may need to take a rubber hammer to hit the screw studs with, as the rubber gasket around the lens can form quite a tight seal that could make merely pushing it out a bit of a task. Once out, wash the lip and hit with some wax, check for any rust that may have crept in.
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Old 03-11-2007, 07:03 PM   #5
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30mm seems a bit big... a front axle nut is only 27mm
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Old 03-11-2007, 10:15 PM   #6
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OKAY OKAY 30mm IS TOO BIG! it was late and I wasn't thinking. Either way there are nuts of a certain size that once removed allow the tail light to slide right out.
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Old 03-11-2007, 10:19 PM   #7
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yeah its either 8, or 10 mm I forget, it's been a while since I did mine.
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Old 03-11-2007, 10:47 PM   #8
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RSF5, don't be hard on yourself, 'cuz as we all know, there are a lotta nuts roamin' around out there...
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Wow . . I can't believe there's even a discussion about size of nuts. Just open the trunk for the love of god . . if you can't figure it out on your own . .

(Edit, next morning) . . Sorry, That was mean. Been in a weird fit lately, think I need anger management.
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Old 03-12-2007, 12:31 PM   #10
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well hey you know what all of your nuts might be 8mm but mine personally are 30. I got me some HUGE nuts
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Old 03-12-2007, 08:27 PM   #13
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