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Xenon headlights*
These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon headlight fails
nonetheless, switch on the fog lights and con-
tinue the journey with great care, provided that
local legislation does not prohibit this.
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.
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Removing the headlight cover
1. Pull the wire clips over the latches, see
arrows, and swing them aside.
2. Fold out the headlight cover.
Proceed with care when fitting the head-
light cover and make sure that both wire
clips are securely locked in place, as otherwise
leaks and thus damage can occur on the head-
light system.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Halogen headlights
Halogen low-beam and high-beam
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. <
The illustration shows the headlight on the
right-hand side.
1 High-beam headlights
2 Low-beam headlights
1. Remove the headlight cover.
2. Pull down the retainer.
3. Take out the bulb and change it.
4. Reinstall the bulb holder, making sure that
the recess is at the top.
5. Swing up the retainer and make sure it
engages correctly.
6. Install the headlight cover.
Side and parking lights
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1. Remove the headlight cover.
The illustration shows the headlight on the
right-hand side.
2. Pull out the bulb holder.
3. Pull out the bulb and change it.
4. Reinsert the bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight cover.
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