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Replacing components, Onboard tool kit, Windshield wiper blades – BMW 745i Sedan 2004 User Manual

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Replacing components

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Replacing components

Onboard tool kit

The onboard tool kit is located in the lug-
gage compartment lid.

Loosen the wingnut to open.

The adapter for the spare key can be stored
beneath the open-end wrenches.

Windshield wiper blades

To replace the blades, start by folding the
wipers out and away from the windshield,
refer to page

71

.

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 the specified
procedures, BMW recommends having the
replacements carried out at your BMW
center.

Never touch the glass of new bulbs
with your bare fingers, as even minute

amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life.
Use a clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the
bulb by its metal socket.

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You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at your BMW center.

To prevent short circuits, before
working on any electrical system,

equipment or accessory you should always
switch it off and disconnect the cable from
the battery's negative terminal before start-
ing.
To avoid possible injury or equipment dam-
age when changing bulbs, observe any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.

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When maintaining the headlamps,
please comply with the instructions in

the separate Caring for your vehicle bro-
chure.

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Headlamps

For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your BMW cen-

ter.

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Engine compartment, left side:
Turn the quick-release clamps 90 5 coun-
terclockwise and remove the cover.

After replacing the bulb return the cover to
its original position and press the quick-
release clamps down.

Releasing the lamp cover

The illustration shows the left side of the
engine compartment.

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