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My 3rd Brake Light DIY Fix

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
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zmaster007
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My 3rd Brake Light DIY Fix

Post by zmaster007 » Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:42 pm

Hi guys, thought I would share how I fixed my third brake light. Mine was rattling for a month before it decided to almost fall out. I wasn't keen on paying BMW the extortionate charge for a poorly designed bit of plastic and metal!

Broken clips - the root of the problem
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Turns out zip ties fit perfectly!
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The old adhesive was removed and replaced with 3M VHB:
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Hope this is helpful to somebody..
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My 3rd Brake Light DIY Fix

Post by rposed » Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:59 pm

:happyclap:

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