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      05-15-2025, 02:08 PM   #1
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G31 Touring Rear Light Removal

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I'm looking for instructions to replace the rear outer tail light on my 520d touring 2018.

I am aware there are three bolts to remove and assume the inner trim of the boot has to be removed to gain access to them, but I don't want to break the trim panels without seeing how they clip in?

Any help appreciated.

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      08-31-2025, 04:19 AM   #2
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Interested!

Hi! I am new on the forum. I also need to remove the Outer lightunits from my g31. I found the 3 bolts but cannot reach the connectors to be able to remove the unit. Probably some lining in the trunk must be out to reach the connector. Have you been succesful yet and able to share a tutorial or video? Keen to hear from you! KR
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      09-21-2025, 10:51 AM   #3
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Have a look on this video, maybe it can help
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      12-14-2025, 09:37 AM   #4
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Hi. I did the g31 lci rear light retrofit. I didnt find help either..
I made a black circle around the plastic which covers the screws on the inside.
I removed the plastics down on the middle too because of the wiring i cant clearly remember if its needed to just take the light out but most likely yes. I also had to remove the one with red on the inside but u’ll see whats needed to be removed to reach the screws.
Its easy rly just a few screws. On the sides there are some tricky patents that can be a little problematic for the first time. Pm me if its still actual.
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      01-09-2026, 02:15 AM   #5
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I'm just reading this post now. It might be useful to someone. I'm posting the manuals for removing the rear lights.
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      01-30-2026, 03:11 AM   #6
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Hi bepp76,

Many thanks for the documents. Really helpful, as I will be attempting to fit an aftermarket reversing camera on 2017 g31.

Do we have a central repository of manuals like these ?

Many thanks,
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      02-07-2026, 07:04 PM   #7
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Hi 7omkin. Of course, these are the official BMW workshop manuals, available from newtis.

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      02-08-2026, 07:50 AM   #8
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I'm just reading this post now. It might be useful to someone. I'm posting the manuals for removing the rear lights.
Wow these documents look they are from BMW for the G31.

Do you have manuals for Ad-blue (DEF) tank removal?

Or the manual for locating the TPMS receiver module on 520d G31?

Thanks in advance.
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      02-09-2026, 06:13 PM   #9
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Wow these documents look they are from BMW for the G31.

Do you have manuals for Ad-blue (DEF) tank removal?

Or the manual for locating the TPMS receiver module on 520d G31?

Thanks in advance.
Qsilver7 posted these to locate and access the TPMS/comfort access receiver

The location of the receiver:

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=18

Trim removal to access the module:

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=20
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      02-26-2026, 01:23 AM   #10
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Wow these documents look they are from BMW for the G31.

Do you have manuals for Ad-blue (DEF) tank removal?

Or the manual for locating the TPMS receiver module on 520d G31?

Thanks in advance.
Hi, here is the guide to remove the scr tank
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