Basic information
1. Keep the following in mind when replacing light bulbs.
- A) Be aware that the light bulb may be hot immediately after being turned off.
- b) Always check that the light bulb is in contact with its socket. Before installing a new light bulb, clean the contact surfaces from dirt or corrosion.
- V) For light bulbs installed in bayonet-type cartridges, check the reliability of pressing the light bulb contact to the contact (am) cartridge.
- G) Before installing a new light bulb, make sure it has the correct dimensions and a clean surface. This is especially important for headlight and fog lamp bulbs (see below).
Headlights
Halogen (main) lamps
2. Disconnect the wiring connector from the back of the chuck (pic. 5.2).
3. Squeeze the latches, turn the cartridge counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight (pic. 5.3). For easier access to the left headlight, remove the air cleaner housing (see chapter 4A).
4. Remove the pump from the cartridge (pic. 5.4).
5. When installing, handle the light bulb only through a clean rag or thin paper, as fingerprints can lead to darkening and rapid failure of this type of light bulbs. If you accidentally touch the glass with your fingers, wipe the light bulb with methyl alcohol.
6. Insert a new pampa into the cartridge. Make sure the lamp contacts are in the correct sockets on the socket.
7. Insert the cartridge into the headlight and turn clockwise until it stops. Connect the electrical connector to the cartridge.
Xenon lamps
8. Models with xenon lamps have increased voltage, so before starting work, disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A). For easier access to the left headlight, remove the air cleaner housing (see chapter 4A).
9. Remove the plastic cover from the back of the headlight (from the outside).
10. Rotate the lamp igniter unit counterclockwise and disconnect it (pic. 5.10).
Pic. 5.10. Headlight with xenon lamps
1 Low beam pampa cover
2 Xenon pump igniter unit
3 Retaining ring
4 xenon lamp
5 Headlight housing
6 Screw
7 Plastic nut
8 Headlight support plate
9 Headlight dimmer stepper motor
10 Xenon lamp control unit
11 Bracket
12 High beam lamp cover
13 high beam lamp
14 Lamp socket
15 connector
11. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise and remove it together with the bulb from the headlight.
12. Establish a new lamp in a headlight and fix it with a lock ring.
13. Install the igniter assembly on the lamp and turn it fully clockwise.
14. Install the shroud on the back of the unit. Install the air cleaner housing if necessary.
15. Connect the battery (see chapter 5A).
Front marker lights
16. For easier access to the left headlight in models with a 6-cylinder engine, remove the air cleaner housing (see chapter 4A).
17. Turn the pump cartridge counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight. Remove the lamp from the socket (pic. 5.17, a, b).
18. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Front direction indicators
19. In all models, except for the model "coupe", insert a screwdriver into the hole on the inside of the side mudguard, press the latch down and release the lamp. Remove the turn signal light from the fender. In the model "coupe" the lantern is fixed with a screw (pic. 5.19, a-c).
20. Disconnect the electrical connector, turn the pump cartridge counterclockwise and remove it from the block.
21. The lamp has a bayonet base. Lightly press the lamp, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket (pic. 5.21).
22. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal. Make sure the turn signal light is securely attached to the fender.
Side turn signal repeater
23. Gently slide forward the lens of the side turn signal repeater. Pull the trailing edge of the lens and remove it from the wing (pic. 5.23).
24. Turn the pampa cartridge counterclockwise and remove it, then remove the pampa from the cartridge (pic. 5.24).
25. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Front fog lights
Models "sedan" And "tourist"
26. Using a wooden or plastic tool, carefully remove the headlight from the bumper, starting from the inner corner (pic. 5.26). Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight.
27. Turn the cartridge counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight.
28. The lamp is one with the cartridge (pic. 5.28).
29. When installing, handle the bulb only through a clean rag or thin paper, as fingerprints can lead to darkening and rapid failure of this type of bulb. If you accidentally touch the glass with your fingers, wipe the light bulb with methyl alcohol.
30. Installation is done in sequence. reverse withdrawal. If necessary, adjust the headlights by turning the adjusting screw located next to the headlight lens (pic. 5.30).
Model "coupe"
31. Remove the clips and remove the fog lamp trim from the bumper (pic. 5.31).
32. Turn out screws and remove a headlight. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight.
33. Turn the socket counterclockwise, then remove the bulb from the socket.
34. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the headlights if necessary. by turning the adjusting screw located next to the headlight lens (pic. 5.34).
Rear lights
Body Mounted Lights - Models "sedan"And "coupe"
35. Inside the luggage compartment, release the clip (in models manufactured before September 2001) or remove the latch (in models produced since October 2001) and remove the cartridge block from the rear light (pic. 5.35, a, b).
36. Lightly press on the appropriate bulb, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket (pic. 5.36).
Note. When replacing bulbs with two filaments (stop/side light lamp) pay attention to that. that the lamp pins allow only one position of the lamp in the socket.
37. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Body Mounted Lights - Model "tourist"
38. To access the bulb holder, fold back the luggage compartment flap. For easier access to the left lamp, remove the warning triangle.
39. Disconnect the latch and slightly raise the cartridge (pic. 5.39).
40. Press lightly on the appropriate bulb, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket.
41. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk Lid Lights - Models "sedan" And "coupe"
42. Remove the two latches and bend part of the lining of the trunk lid from the lamp unit (pic. 5.42).
43. Release the clip and remove the cartridge from the trunk lid (pic. 5.43).
44. Slightly pressing on the lamp, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket (pic. 5.44).
45. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Lights located on the tailgate - model "tourist"
46. Carefully disconnect the tailgate light pump from the tailgate trim. Disconnect the wiring connector from the unit.
47. Bend a small piece of trim from the top of the door panel (pic. 5.47).
48. Remove the two screws located in the upper corner and carefully release the panel clips (pic. 5.48). Remove the panel.
49. Disconnect the wiring connector from the rear light unit, release the clip and remove the cartridge (pic. 5.49).
50. Slightly pressing the lamp, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket.
51. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Upper brake light
52. Gently pull down the front end of the casing, then slide the casing of the block forward and remove it. Two types of covers are installed on cars. A single casing has two pads on the front side, and a casing consisting of two halves has two pin locks on the front side.
53. Pull out the two latches and remove the block (pic. 5.53). Disconnect the wiring connector from the unit. The upper brake light is a row of LEDs. If the unit is defective, consult a BMW dealer or specialist.
54. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that the tabs on the back of the block fit into the corresponding slots.
License plate lamp
55. Gently pry the lens with a small screwdriver at the inner corner and remove the lens from the trunk lid/tailgate (pic. 5.55).
56. Remove the lamp from the contacts.
57. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pump is securely held by the contacts.