2000 BMW Z8 bulb

Contents

Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit128
Windshield wiper blades128
Lamps and bulbs129
Changing a wheel135
Battery136
Fuses138

In case of electrical
malfunction:

Fuel filler door140
Luggage compartment lid,
storage compartment140
Passenger-side door141
Closing the convertible top141

Giving and receiving
assistance:

Jump starting143
Towing144Airbags148
Radio reception148
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)149
Safety belt tensioner149
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimmer150
Xenon lamps151Engine data154
Dimensions155
Weights156
Capacities157
Electrical system158
Drive belts158

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit128
Windshield wiper blades128
Lamps and bulbs129
Changing a wheel135
Battery136
Fuses138
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door140
Luggage compartment lid,
storage compartment140
Passenger-side door141
Closing the convertible top141
Giving and receiving
assistance:
Jump starting143
Towing144
Repairs

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Lamps and bulbs The lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your vehi-
cle. Therefore, comply fully with the fol-
lowing instructions during bulb replace-
ment. If you are not familiar with any of
the procedures, consult your BMW
center.
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar material,
or hold the bulb by its metallic base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the electri-
cal system, switch off the electri-
cal accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, com-
ply with any instructions provided by
the bulb manufacturer.<
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
>Do not clean by wiping with a dry
cloth. Never use abrasives or strong
solvents to clean the covers
>Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water
>Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow Ð never
use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps

The main headlamps for your BMW
Z8 roadster have been designed using
xenon-light technology. The service life
of these bulbs is very long and the
probability of a failure is very low, pro-
vided that they are not switched on and
off an unusual number of times.
Should a lamp ever fail, however,
please contact your BMW center for
assistance.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
lighting system should be performed
only by authorized technicians. Failure
to comply with this creates a risk of
fatal injury.<
Neon lampsThe front turn signal indicators (side
marker lamps), the rear turn signal indi-
cators, the rear and brake lamps, as
well as the high-mount brake lamp, are
of neon-light technology. The service
life for these lamps is very high and the
likelihood of failure very minimal.
Should a lamp ever fail, however,
please contact your BMW center for
assistance.

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Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators5 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.Side lamps5 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.
Taillamps 1 Turn signal indicators red
2 Taillamp/Brake lamp red
3 High-mounted brake lamp red
4 Backup lamp red/white
5 Rear foglamp red
6 Reflector red520us010
Side marker lamps rearPlease contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.520us011

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the rear foglamp 21 watt bulb
1 Unlock the ventilation grille by giving
it a 1/4 turn (use a screwdriver or
coin) and remove it520de068
2 Reach into the opening, turn the bulb
holder to the left and take it out
3 Replace the bulb.Replace the backup lamp 21 watt bulb
Replacing this bulb is done the same as
it is for the rear foglamp.520de069
Replace the license plate lamp5 watt bulb
1 Turn the lamp to the right and take it
out by pulling downward
2 Turn the lamp socket toward the rear
and take it out
3 Replace the bulb.520us012

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the door warning lamp5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove it
3 Replace the bulb.520de062
Replace the exit lamp5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2 Replace the bulb.520de063
Replace the footwell lamp 5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2 Replace the bulb.520de064

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Lamps and bulbsReplace the interior lampFront
Xenon bulb, 6 watts
Interior lamp/Reading lamp
1 Pry the lens out using a screwdriver
2 Pull the lamp socket out of the lamp
insert
3 Remove and replace the bulb.520de095
Rear
5 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the lens
from the side
2 Replace the bulb.520de066
Replace the bulb in the glove
compartment5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver
2 Remove the reflector
3 Replace the bulb.520de102

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the luggage compartment
lamp 6 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver
2 Remove the reflector
3 Replace the bulb.520de072
Replace the engine compartment
lamp 10 watt bulb
1 Using a screwdriver, press on the
black detent and remove the lamp
lens
2 Replace the bulb.520de101