External body lighting (BMW X5 E53)

Replacement of lamps should be carried out in cotton gloves and protective glasses. It is forbidden to touch glass bulbs of lamps with bare hands. Lamp bulbs are under pressure, and traces of fat left on the bulb lead to rapid burnout of lamps.

An important element of car safety are headlights, lanterns and lamps.

Headlights and taillights

To access the headlight bulbs, open the hood and remove the headlight covers (Fig. 1.31); on the halogen low-beam headlights, turn the cover (1) counterclockwise; on the high-beam and parking lights, press the tab (2).



The high beam headlights use halogen lamps of the H1 type with a power of 55 W (Fig. 1.32),



The low beam headlights use halogen lamps of the H7 type with a power of 55 W (Fig. 1.33).





The low beam headlights are located on the periphery, the high beam headlights are closer to the axis of the car.

When replacing the high beam lamp, remove the cover, disconnect the LUC, and unhook the locking clip (3).

When replacing the low beam lamp, remove the cover, turn the lamp holder to the left and remove it. Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise, holding the base of the holder, replace the lamp, holding it by the base part.

Install a new lamp holder onto the connector, ensuring that it fits precisely.

Wipe the protective glass of the headlights using cleaning liquids (special shampoos) followed by rinsing with plenty of water. Remove any ice that forms with special defrosting aerosols.

Xenon headlights

Xenon headlights BMW X5 E53 have an increased service life and high reliability, can be installed on the car by order or at the service station. They significantly better and more evenly illuminate the road in front of the car, as well as its sides, compared to conventional halogen lamps.

Attention! The maximum brightness of the xenon headlight is reached in approximately 15 seconds, since it is an arc lamp.

• side light, red (2);
• reversing light, white (3);
• rear fog light, red (4);
• brake light, red (5);
• reflector (6).

All lamps installed in the rear light have a power of 21 watts.

Lantern in the wing

To replace the lamp in the rear wing light, you need to open the cover in the wing, if necessary, lift the trim.

Pressing lightly, turn the lamp holder (Fig. 1.36) counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the lamp itself in the same way and replace it.



The fog lights use H11 type lamps with a power of 55 W (Fig. 1.34).

Light in the lower trunk lid

To replace the lamp in the lower trunk lid light, you need to open the lid and use a screwdriver to disconnect the shield in the lower trunk lid.

Pressing slightly, turn the lamp holder (Fig. 1.37) counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the lamp itself in the same way and replace it.

Central brake light

The central brake light on the car is made in the form of an LED strip in the rear spoiler. Replacement of the brake light should only be carried out at a service station.

License plate light

The number plate light is located in the trunk lid and has a power of 5 W.

Replace the license plate light in the following order (Fig. 1.38).



Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push it sideways (arrow), the light will come out of the mount. Remove the light and replace the bulb.

Direction indicators

The car has front and side direction indicators (Fig. 1.39).



Front direction indicator lamps of the P21 W or PY 21 W type have a power of 21 W, side indicators of the WY 5 W or W 5 W type have a power of 5 W.

To replace the side turn signal lamp, follow these steps: Use your finger to push the lamp forward (see arrow) and remove it. Remove the lamp by pressing it slightly and turning it to the left. After replacing the lamp, install the socket in place until it clicks.

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