Lamps and bulbs – BMW 01 41 0 155 307 User Manual

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Lamps and bulbs

The lamps and bulbs are essential
factors contributing to the safety of your
vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the
following instructions during bulb
replacement. If you are not familiar with
any of the procedures, consult your
BMW center.

Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands

since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.

A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.

Whenever working on the
electrical system, switch off the

electrical accessory you are working on
or disconnect the cable from the nega-
tive terminal of the battery. Failure to do
this could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.

The illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.

1 Low beams

H7 bulb, 55 watts

2 High beams

H7 bulb, 55 watts

The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and

protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.

1 Press the two locks at the front and

turn left to release the bulb holder.

2 Remove and replace the bulb.

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When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:

do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth
(scratches). Never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water. Always use a deicer spray to
remove accumulated ice and snow –
never use a scraper.