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Have any work on the xenon headlight
system, including bulb-changing, per-
formed only by BMW Service or by a workshop
that operates to BMW specifications and has
suitably trained personnel. In view of the high
electrical voltages present, there is a risk of
potentially fatal accidents if work is performed
inexpertly.<
Side and parking lights
In the event of a fault, please contact BMW
Service or a workshop that operates to BMW
specifications and has suitably trained person-
nel.
Halogen headlights
H7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurised, so wear gog-
gles and gloves. There is otherwise a risk
of injury if the bulb is damaged.<
One of two halogen headlight versions is
installed in your vehicle. They primarily differ in
their covers. There are separate headlight cov-
ers for low-beam headlights and high-beam
headlights.
Take care when installing the covers, as
otherwise leaks could occur and cause
damage to the headlight system.<
Access to the bulbs, version 1
The high beam headlight can be accessed from
the engine compartment, whereas the low-
beam headlight is accessed through a flap in
the wheel well.
1 Cover for high-beam headlight
2 Cover for low-beam headlight
3 Flashing turn indicator
To remove the covers:
1. Fold the respective wire bracket to the side,
see arrows.
2. Flip the cover upwards and take it out of the
guide.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to refit
the covers.
Access to the bulbs, version 2
The high beam headlight can be accessed from
the engine compartment, whereas the low-
beam headlight is accessed through a flap in
the wheel well.
1 Cover for high-beam headlight
2 Cover for low-beam headlight
3 Turn indicator holder
To remove the covers:
> High-beam headlight: press the catch,
arrow 4, and take the cover out of the guide.
> Low-beam headlight: unscrew and remove
the cover, arrow 5.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to refit
the covers.
Access through the wheel well
Only for low-beam headlights and turn indica-
tors:
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