BMW 135i Convertible 2008 - Manual (Page 226)

Replacing components
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Removing the headlamp cover
1. Pull the wire brackets over the notches, see
arrows, and fold to the side.
2. Fold away the headlamp cover.
Be careful when attaching the headlamp
cover and ensure that both wire brackets
are securely in place, otherwise leaks could
occur and cause damage to the headlamp sys-
tem.
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Attach the headlamp cover in reverse order.
Halogen headlamps
Halogen low beams and high beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection;
the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Otherwise there is a risk of injury if
the bulb is damaged.
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The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
1 High beams
2 Low-beam headlamps
1. Remove the headlamp cover.
2. Fold down the holding bracket.
3. Remove and replace the bulb.
4. Reattach the bulb holder with the notch at
the top.
5. Fold the holding bracket back up and let it
snap into place.
6. Attach the headlamp cover.
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1. Remove the headlamp cover.
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
2. Pull out the bulb holder.
3. Remove and replace the bulb.
4. Reinsert the bulb holder.
5. Attach the headlamp cover.
Xenon headlamps
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watts
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
1. Remove the headlamp cover.
2. Turn the bulb, see arrow, and remove it.
3. Pull off the connector and replace the bulb.
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