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How do you change the light bulbs for license plate of 1996 BMW z3?

To change the license plate light bulbs on a 1996 BMW Z3, you will need the following tools:

* A Phillips head screwdriver

* A flathead screwdriver

* A replacement license plate light bulb

Here are the steps on how to change the license plate light bulbs:

1. Park your car in a well-lit area and turn off the engine.

2. Open the trunk of your car.

3. Locate the two Phillips head screws that hold the license plate light housing in place.

4. Remove the two screws and set them aside.

5. Carefully pry the license plate light housing away from the body of the car using the flathead screwdriver.

6. Unplug the electrical connector from the back of the license plate light housing.

7. Remove the old license plate light bulb from the housing by turning it counterclockwise.

8. Insert the new license plate light bulb into the housing and turn it clockwise to secure it.

9. Plug the electrical connector back into the back of the license plate light housing.

10. Snap the license plate light housing back into place on the body of the car.

11. Secure the license plate light housing with the two Phillips head screws you removed earlier.

12. Close the trunk of your car.

Your license plate light bulbs have now been changed.