Lamps and bulbs – BMW 325Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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Lamps and bulbs

The lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your vehi-
cle. Therefore, proceed carefully when
handling bulbs. BMW recommends that
you have such work performed by your
BMW center if you are not familiar with
the procedures.

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

since even small amounts of impurities
burn in to 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.

Before working on the electrical
system, switch off the electrical

accessory you are working on or dis-
connect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, com-
ply with any instructions provided by
the bulb manufacturer.

Low beams

H7 bulb, 55 watt

Engine compartment, left side:

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

tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is damaged.

1. Remove the cover of the headlamp

by pressing the tab and lifting the
cover off

2. Pull off the plug
3. Release the retaining wire
4. Remove and replace the bulb.

When cleaning the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in

the Caring for your vehicle brochure.

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