E91 rear light blown - how to replace

[NoelWatson]

The inner rear light bulb has blown and was wondering if it something I can do myself rather than pay BMW. Had a quick look, but not sure if cluster comes out - any guides on interweb?

[martin mrt]

You need to unclip the trim from the centre part of the tailgate IIRC, and this will reveal the foam deadening that sits over the inside of the taillights, shift this out of the way and it allows access to the bulbholders

Really simple actually, It had to be done on my previous E91 when I fitted the darkline lenses which from start to finish took no more than half an hour

[jw golf mk4]

simple fix! as poster said unclip trim! no point going to BMW and being bummed for it

[NoelWatson]

Belated thanks to all. Our car went in for its biannual coil pack replacement, and they informed me that bulbs are covered under warranty, so they did it while it was in.