Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Rear Side Marker on 2003 Z4

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    McMinnville, OR
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    2003 BMW Z4

    Rear Side Marker on 2003 Z4

    Can anyone tell me how to replace the light bulb on the rear side marker of my 2003 Z4? No access through trunk or from underneath. I found one video on YouTube that said to remove the panel to the rear of the rear wheel. I took the tire off, removed three locking pins in the wheel well and a small screw underneath but I can't budge the panel. I also can't find the video again. Any suggestions would help.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    2,869
    My Cars
    2004 Z4R 06&12 Cooper S
    Quote Originally Posted by ckmilcop View Post
    Can anyone tell me how to replace the light bulb on the rear side marker of my 2003 Z4? No access through trunk or from underneath. I found one video on YouTube that said to remove the panel to the rear of the rear wheel. I took the tire off, removed three locking pins in the wheel well and a small screw underneath but I can't budge the panel. I also can't find the video again. Any suggestions would help.
    The rear liner covers the entire wheelwell
    Check here on Realoem for diagram.
    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_4952
    04R 3l 6 sp VF SC, custom ducting, alphaN, 2.62 pulley, multiport WMI,Severn Tuning(Pokeybritches), Tial BPV,Ceramic header, magnaflow section 1, SS race muffler/y-pipe, megan mounts,42 design catch can, CDV delete ,custom strut bar,3.91 LSD, H&R bars, Hotchkis links.Eibach Pro Kit,Koni Yellows.Megan camber arms. Carbon interior,SSK,UUC lines.CF aero. Poly bushings.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Southwest, Ohio
    Posts
    213
    My Cars
    2007 Z4 3.0Si
    What db said... I've done this a few times.
    1) loosen lugs
    2) remove wheel
    3) remove a couple 10mm plastic nuts? pop all the little plastic things that hold the inner fender on. there may be one or two to loosen under back end. remove said inner fender.
    You could just loosen the back half of inner fender but I found it less annoying to completely remove.
    4) have small tiny fingers and strong grip that can reach in the very small space and rotate the marker light to remove it from rear bumper cover. this might be a bit snug.
    5) pull tab up on plug and pull.
    6) reverse to install.
    7) torque lugs to ~90lbs.

    Dean
    Last edited by cdsweet; 05-23-2018 at 09:46 PM.

Similar Threads

  1. Side Marker lighting
    By jsp98m3 in forum 2001 - 2006 M3 (E46)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-30-2002, 07:51 PM
  2. anyone know whether the E46 side marker will fit the E36?
    By Carcrazy in forum 1992 - 1999 M3 (E36)
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-27-2002, 04:56 PM
  3. 92-95 E36 clear Side marker
    By blackbmw95 in forum BMW Parts For Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-22-2002, 04:15 AM
  4. need a 95' clear side marker for driver side.
    By specialk in forum BMW Parts For Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-18-2002, 07:57 PM
  5. side marker install
    By 325iCruiSiN in forum General BMW and Automotive Discussion sponsored by Intercity Lines
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-22-2001, 12:30 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •