Lamps and Lights

Road safety depends largely on the condition of the lighting equipment. Therefore, observe all rules strictly when replacing bulbs. Have work that is unfamiliar or not described in this manual performed by a BMW service center.

Do not touch the glass envelope of new bulbs with bare hands, as even minor contamination burns onto the surface and shortens bulb life. Use a clean cloth, paper towel, or similar.

or hold the lamp by its base.◄

Replacement lamp kits are available at BMW service centers.

To avoid burns, allow the bulbs to cool before replacing them.◄

To avoid short circuits, switch off the device being repaired before performing any electrical work. When replacing bulbs, strictly follow all instructions from the bulb manufacturer. This helps prevent injury and damage to the bulb.◄

Follow the instructions when servicing the headlights.

Have lamp replacement work not described here performed at a BMW service center.◄

LEDs

LEDs are used to illuminate controls, indicators, and other interior equipment of the vehicle. LEDs have much in common with conventional lasers and are officially called Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

Do not look at exposed LEDs for long periods, as this may cause retinal irritation, so they are covered by lenses that filter their emission. Do not remove these covers.◄

Xenon headlights

These bulbs have a very long service life, so the probability of failure is very low. If a bulb burns out, you may continue driving with the fog lights switched on (if permitted by the regulations of the country you are in), taking into account that visibility is reduced.

Work on xenon lighting equipment, including bulb replacement, must be performed only at a BMW service center. High voltage in this equipment is dangerous to life.◄

Parking lights, permanent low beam

Bulb 35 W, H8

The bulb is pressurized.

Wear safety glasses and gloves. Risk of injury if the bulb is damaged.◄

1. Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Left side:

turn the bulb holder clockwise, see arrow, and remove it.

Right side:

turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Disconnect the connector and replace the bulb.
4. Install in reverse order.

Front turn signals

Bulb 24 W, PY24W

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove the bulb.

2. Turn the bulb with holder clockwise and replace it.
3. Install in reverse order.

Rear light clusters

► Turn signal, reversing light: bulb 21 W, H21W
► Brake light, rear fog light: bulb 21 W, P21W
► Side marker light: LED.

If this lighting equipment malfunctions, contact a BMW service center.

Rear light cluster configuration

1 Side marker light
2 Rear fog light
3 Brake light/side marker light
4 Reversing light
5 Turn signal

Brake lamps

1. Open the cover in the luggage compartment trim.
2. Remove the first-aid kit and warning triangle.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Press lightly, turn the bulb counterclockwise, remove it and replace it.
5. Install in reverse order.

Turn signals

1. Open the cover in the luggage compartment trim.
2. Remove the first-aid kit and warning triangle.
3. Remove the bulb holder and replace the bulb.

4. Install in reverse order.

Reversing lights

1. Open the cover in the luggage compartment trim.
2. Remove the first-aid kit and warning triangle.
3. Remove the bulb holder and replace the bulb.

4. Install in reverse order.

License plate lights

Bulb 5 W, C5W

1. Using a screwdriver, slide the light to the right, see

arrow 1.

2. Remove the light, see arrow 2.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the light.

Center brake light

This light is LED. If this lighting equipment malfunctions, contact a BMW service center.