BMW 5-Series E60 Tail Light Replacement

By Rushit Hila, ASE Certified Mechanic Updated: 02/05/2022.

This guide provides instructions on how to change the tail light on BMW 5-Series E60. Model years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

Table of Contents

What you will need

BMW E60 Tail Light

Work gloves
Metric sockets
3/8" Ratchet wrench

Procedure

Park the vehicle and open the trunk.
Remove the panel behind the tail light. There will be two push pins that you will need to remove. This will allow you to remove the panel.
Carefully press and pull the electrical connector to disconnect it from the tail light.
Remove all 8mm bolts.
Carefully remove the tail light from the vehicle.
Install in reverse order.

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About Author

Rushit Hila, ASE Certified Mechanic

I have been working on vehicles for over 20 years. In 2016, I decided to start YOUCANIC so that I can empower vehicle owners all over the world. Currently, I hold an ASE certification on G1 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair.

BMW 5-Series E60 Tail Light Replacement This guide provides instructions on how to change the tail light on BMW 5-Series E60. Model years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.