I need to replace the side marker bulbs on my '90 535i, as all four are out. I did the same thing with my '89, and taking the light assembly out of the car is difficult to do without "screwing them up." This is despite following the owners manuals "use a small screwdiver to pry the light out" instructions.

After replacing the bulbs, the assemblies in the '89 did not go in tightly. Of course, the first one I tried to do on my '90 I had the same problem, despite being careful removing the light, the assembly does not seat tightly back in the car. By the way, even with the new bulb it didn't work, but that's another problem.

So, before I make a mess of the other three, does anyone have any hints as to a better way to remove/re-install the side marker lights?

Thanks,
- Hal